Special Needs Assistant@May Valley Elementary School

May Valley Elementary School; Martin (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

May Valley Elementary School in Martin, Kentucky, part of Floyd County Schools, seeks a Special Needs Assistant for immediate start. This full‑time position pays $11.60 per hour and reports to the Principal.

You will tutor students, assist with instruction for exceptional children, administer medications as trained, transport students, monitor behavior, perform clerical tasks, and support health and safety in daily classroom activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with KPA completion or 2 years of college.
• Experience with children in organized settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tutors individuals or small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Administers medications and injections subject to training and state law.
• Transports students to and from activities and assists in preparation for treatment.
• Monitors and reports behavior and progress; assists with lab work as needed.
• Performs routine clerical duties for instructional materials.
• Assists with dressing, movement, restroom and bus routines.
• Provides examples, emotional support and positive guidance.
• Ensures health and safety practices for students.
• Directs group activities and monitors lunchroom/playground.
• Participates in meetings and professional development.
• Performs other related duties including health-related procedures.

Skills

Tutoring

Behavior monitoring

Medication administration

Transportation

Clerical duties

Student support

Health & safety

Group activities

Meetings participation

Education

High school diploma or GED

KPA completion or 2 years of college

Job description

Special Needs Assistant@May Valley Elementary School

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5903536
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. and successful completion of KPA or completed two years of study at an institution of higher education. One year experience in working with children in an organized setting preferred.

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: Assists teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups involving exceptional children.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to approved salary schedules.

EVALUATIONS: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tutors individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Administer medications and injections subject to appropriate training requirements and provisions of state law.
• Transports students to and from activities and assists in preparation for treatment as required.
• Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with lab work as necessary.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials.
• Assists students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist student in getting on and off the bus.
• Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities.
• Participates in meetings and professional development training programs as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to include student health related procedures.

Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $11.60 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Mary Meade , Human Resource Personnel Assistant
• 442 Ky Rt 550
• Eastern, Kentucky 41622
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]