Position: SPED Facilitator

 

Job Summary The Special Education Facilitator/Teacher Assistant provides intensive instructional, behavioral, personal care, and medical support to students with disabilities in self-contained classrooms, medically fragile units, or assigned 1:1 settings. This position supports students whose needs may include complex medical care, mobility assistance, and individualized behavior or safety plans. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is strongly preferred to meet the health and medical needs of assigned students.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional & Classroom Support 

 

* Assist the special education teacher with daily instruction in a self-contained or medically supported classroom

* Implement IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications under teacher direction

* Provide structured support for students in 1:1 or small-group instructional settings

* Support communication systems, assistive technology, and adaptive equipment

* Collect data on academic, behavioral, and functional performance as directed Medical & Health Support

* Provide medical care to students with documented health needs, following physician orders, IHPs, and district protocols

* Administer medications and perform medical procedures as trained and authorized (e.g., tube feedings, suctioning, glucose monitoring, seizure response, catheterization)

* Monitor student health status and recognize signs of medical emergencies. Communicate health-related information with the school nurse, special education staff, and administration

* Maintain accurate medical logs and documentation in compliance with district and state requirements. Personal Care & Mobility Support

*Assist students with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, toileting, hygiene, dressing, and mobility

* Perform lifting, transferring, and positioning of students using approved techniques and equipment

* Support students during transitions, transportation, and school activities to ensure safety, Lafayette County School District - Job Description Behavioral & Emotional Support

* Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and positive behavior supports

* Assist with de-escalation strategies and ensure student and staff safety

* Maintain consistent routines and structured environments, collaboration & compliance

* Work collaboratively with special education teachers, therapists, school nurses, administrators, and related service providers

* Maintain confidentiality in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and district policy

* Participate in IEP meetings, training, and professional development as required

* Follow all district, state, and federal special education regulations and required qualifications

* High school diploma

* Experience working with children in educational, healthcare, or support settings

* Ability to perform physically demanding tasks related to student care

* Strong communication and organizational skills

* Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

 

Preferred / Strongly Desired Qualifications

* Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – current Mississippi licensure and in good standing

* Experience working with medically fragile students or students with significant disabilities

* Knowledge of self-contained classroom environments and special education services

* CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands

* Work performed in self-contained classrooms, medically fragile units, or 1:1 assignments

* Frequent lifting, positioning, and physical assistance (up to [e.g., 50 lbs], with or without assistance)

* Regular exposure to medical procedures and bodily fluids

* Must be able to respond quickly to medical or behavioral emergencies

 

Terms:  187 Days