SPED Faciliator - Self Contained
Lafayette County School District•Oxford, MS
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About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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)
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
