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May Valley Elementary School

Special Needs Assistant@May Valley Elementary School

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $11.60/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Martin, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$33,888 / year median in Kentucky

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Special Needs Assistant@May Valley Elementary School Floyd County Schools May Valley Elementary School - Martin, Kentucky This job is also posted in Floyd County Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5903536

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

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 in working with children in an organized setting preferred.

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOAL

Assists teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups involving exceptional children.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and terms of employment according to approved salary schedules.

EVALUATIONS

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE 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.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$11.60 Per Hour Job Requirements