Special Needs Assistant (PS)

Betsy Layne Elementary School; Betsy Layne (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsy Layne Elementary School in Betsy Layne, Kentucky is seeking a Special Needs Assistant to support instruction for exceptional children under the principal's supervision.

The role includes tutoring individuals or small groups, health and safety duties, transporting students, and clerical tasks. Starting date is immediate; salary is $11.60 per hour; terms per approved salary schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of KPA or two years of higher education.
• One year experience with children in an organized setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforcing instruction for students with disabilities.
• Administer medications and injections per training and state law.
• Transport students to activities and assist in preparation for treatment.
• Monitor and report student behavior and progress; assist with lab work as needed.
• Perform routine clerical duties and prepare instructional materials.
• Assist students with personal care and mobility; supervise bus activities when needed.
• Provide emotional support and guidance; ensure health and safety practices.
• Participate in meetings and professional development as assigned.

Skills

Assists teacher

Organized setting experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

KPA completion or two years college

Job description

Special Needs Assistant (PS)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903200

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 successfulcompletion of KPA or completed two years of study at an institution of higher education. One year experience in working with children in an organized settingpreferred.

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]