Special Needs Assistant @ Walker

Walker Early Learning Center; Monticello (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Early Learning Center in Monticello, KY seeks a Special Needs Assistant to support a certificated teacher in instructional delivery for students with disabilities. The role involves small-group instruction, progress reporting, and collaboration with the instructional team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and about one year of experience with children; starting date is immediate with regular duties in a classroom setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience working with children in organized settings preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction per teacher directions and tracking progress.
• Collaborate with instructional teams and parent/teacher relationships.
• Transport students to activities and assist in treatment preparation as needed.
• Prepare and organize lessons, administer tests, and assist with English proficiency assessment.
• Assist in administering tests and recording results; monitor student IEP implementation.
• Monitor and report student behavior and progress according to procedures.
• Perform routine clerical duties and maintain classroom records and attendance.
• Support teacher by setting up work areas, displays, and distributing materials.
• Assist in supervising students in labs and field trips; manage supplies inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

English proficiency

Learning support

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Wayne County School District Walker Early Learning Center - Monticello, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Special Needs Assistant @ Walker

Wayne County School District Walker Early Learning Center - Monticello, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Wayne County School District KY

Job Details

Job ID: 5963741
Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action. Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student's IEP.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist 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.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.

• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in working with children in an organized setting.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $12.26 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Gossage , HR Director
• Central Office
• Monticello, Kentucky 42633
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]