Special Needs Assistant (PS)

Young World Physical Education

Martin (KY)

On-site

USD 13,000 - 19,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Floyd County Schools in Martin, Kentucky, is hiring a Special Needs Assistant to support instruction for students with disabilities at May Valley Elementary School. The role reports to the Principal and requires a high school diploma or GED with related coursework; prior experience with children is preferred.

Responsibilities include tutoring individuals or small groups, assisting with health-related procedures, transporting students, monitoring behavior, and performing clerical tasks.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two years of college study.
One year experience working with children in an organized setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Tutors individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
Administers medications and injections subject to training and state law.
Transports students to activities and assists in preparation for treatment.
Monitors and reports student behavior and progress.
Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials.
Assists students with daily tasks and mobility and helps on/off the bus.
Provides emotional support and positive guidance to students.
Ensures health and safety practices are followed.
Directs group activities and monitors lunchroom/playground behaviors.
Participates in meetings and professional development training.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college study

Job description

Special Needs Assistant (PS)

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This job is also posted in Floyd County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5879804
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday
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 toapproved

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.