Sped Aide

Fayette County School Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a Sped Assistant to support certified staff in the Fayette Central Elementary School, assisting with students in the classroom and proctoring study halls as needed.

The role involves travel between schools as required and performing duties to support instructional goals while maintaining confidentiality and positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff with students in the classroom.
• Proctor study halls to free certified staff to work on other tasks.
• Travel between schools or between schools and central offices as needed.

Skills

Instructional support

Arithmetic operations

Word processing

Excel

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or NCLB exam

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Fayette Central Elementary School

Sped Assitant

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, as well as curriculum development.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.