Special Needs Support Assistant — Immediate Start

Young World Physical Education; Hi Hat (KY); On-site; USD 13,776 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

Floyd County Schools is seeking a Special Needs Assistant for South Floyd Elementary School in Hi Hat, Kentucky. The role supports teachers by providing instruction to individual or small groups of exceptional children with a focus on safety and well-being.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus related coursework or experience with children. Starting date is immediate; salary is $11.60 per hour, full-time terms per district schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and successful completion of KPA or completed two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• 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.
• Administers medications and injections subject to training requirements and state law provisions.
• Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials.
• Assists students in physical tasks and helps with transitions and bus loading/unloading.
• Participates in meetings and professional development training as assigned.

Skills

Tutoring

Medication administration

Student monitoring

Clerical duties

Assist students

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college study

Job description

Floyd County Schools is seeking a Special Needs Assistant for South Floyd Elementary School in Hi Hat, Kentucky. The role supports teachers by providing instruction to individual or small groups of exceptional children with a focus on safety and well-being.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus related coursework or experience with children. Starting date is immediate; salary is $11.60 per hour, full-time terms per district schedules.