Special Needs Paraeducator — School-Based Support

Prestonsburg High School; Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Floyd County Schools Prestonsburg High School in Prestonsburg, KY is hiring a Special Needs Assistant to support instruction for students with disabilities. The role reports to the Principal and requires a high school diploma or GED with possible KPA or two years of higher education coursework; one year of prior experience with children is preferred.

Responsibilities include tutoring individuals or small groups, administering medications, transporting students, monitoring behavior, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of KPA or two years of college study.
• One year experience in 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 GED

Two years of college coursework

Job description

Floyd County Schools Prestonsburg High School in Prestonsburg, KY is hiring a Special Needs Assistant to support instruction for students with disabilities. The role reports to the Principal and requires a high school diploma or GED with possible KPA or two years of higher education coursework; one year of prior experience with children is preferred.

Responsibilities include tutoring individuals or small groups, administering medications, transporting students, monitoring behavior, and