Special Needs Assistant: Support & Teach in Classrooms

Young World Physical Education; Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Floyd County Schools in Prestonsburg, Kentucky is seeking a Special Needs Assistant for SLP to support teachers with individual and small group instruction for exceptional children. You will assist with health procedures, behavior monitoring, and transportation coordination as needed.

Position is full-time with salary based on district schedules. Starting date is immediate, with benefits per district policies and professional development opportunities.

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 working with children in an organized setting preferred.

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.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Two years of study at an institution of higher education

Job description

Floyd County Schools in Prestonsburg, Kentucky is seeking a Special Needs Assistant for SLP to support teachers with individual and small group instruction for exceptional children. You will assist with health procedures, behavior monitoring, and transportation coordination as needed.

Position is full-time with salary based on district schedules. Starting date is immediate, with benefits per district policies and professional development opportunities.