> > Knoxville Special Needs Care

> > > Knoxville Special Needs Care

Find experienced Knoxville Special Needs Caregivers

View availability, experience & hourly rates! Choose from 67 caregivers in Knoxville—and hire the one with the skills to fit your needs.

  • Request background checks
  • Read reviews and references

Join Today!

Photo of Jordan K.
Knoxville, TN
32 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
What would you get if you combined Mary Poppins with an ex-Army, college educated, little league football coach? You'd get me! I'm 32, originally from England and back in school pursuing a Bachelor's (and eventually) Master's degree in elementary and special education... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Dyslexia,...
Response: Replies to 67% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 40 miles of Knoxville.
Photo of Jordan K.
Knoxville, TN
32 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
What would you get if you combined Mary Poppins with an ex-Army, college educated, little league football coach? You'd get me! I'm 32, originally from England and back in school pursuing a Bachelor's (and eventually) Master's degree in elementary and special education... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Dyslexia,...
Response: Replies to 67% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 40 miles of Knoxville.
Jes A.
 
Photo of Jes A.
Knoxville, TN
25 years old
6 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
In college I began working in a Residential School for Children with Special Needs as an art teaching intern. Due to an emergency medical situation I was asked to take the place of the teacher within the first month and it was the best possible thing for me. I... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing...
Response: Replies to 66% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 35 miles of Knoxville.
Photo of Emily B.
Knoxville, TN
22 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
My passion in life is helping people enjoy their best life possible. Whether through babysitting, nannying, or providing care to sick or elderly, I strive to provide the best service possible. My Bachelor's degree is in Recreation and Sport Management-Therapeutic... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
Response: Replies to 88% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Knoxville.
Photo of Donna H.
Knoxville, TN
60 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$20-$20/hour
I am a Nana for my 4-year-old grand son born without the growth chromasome. Love these children as they can light up my life with thankfulness.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Developmental Delays, Epilepsy, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Speech Delay
Response: Replies to 65% of messages.
Last Login: Yesterday
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Knoxville.
Photo of Becca P.
Knoxville, TN
20 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have grown up with two older siblings with special needs, one with Down syndrome and one with Autism, now aged 23 and 25. I have volunteered at the S. Therapeutic Academy throughout high school, working with young children with special needs. I have also worked... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Knoxville, including Maryville, Sevierville and Oak Ridge.
Photo of Becca P.
Knoxville, TN
20 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have grown up with two older siblings with special needs, one with Down syndrome and one with Autism, now aged 23 and 25. I have volunteered at the S. Therapeutic Academy throughout high school, working with young children with special needs. I have also worked... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Knoxville, including Lenoir City, Seymour and Powell.
Photo of Taneca W.
Knoxville, TN
18 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I haven't necessarily cared a special needs child by myself, but I am a fast learner. Even though I haven't cared or watched special needs child I have volunteered with a whole group of them. Caring for a special need child is a blessing. I will find whatever... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 3 months
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Knoxville, including Clinton, Kodak and Louisville.
Photo of Crystal A.
Knoxville, TN
48 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have over 20 years experience in both. I love and have a gift to help and assist as needed. Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant, house keeping, care giving, Scheduling 20 years, Training 15 years, Over seeing scheduling of caregivers and schedules of... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Knoxville, including Morristown, Dandridge and Loudon.
Photo of Sarah M.
Knoxville, TN
24 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have past experience working at a day camp with some children who had special needs. I loved it so much that it led me to a career working with children with special needs. I currently work in the schools and many of my clients are children with special needs.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Speech Delay
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Knoxville, including Harriman, Kingston and Sweetwater.
More Knoxville Special Needs Caregivers (Knoxville, TN)
See More in ZIP within
Knoxville, TN
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$50/hour
I have taught elementary school for the past 24 years. During those years, I have had many students with special needs in my classroom. I enjoy working with children who need a little extra care and extra nurturing. I am patient and caring and treat all children... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 4 months
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Knoxville.
Knoxville, TN
45 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Both of my children have overcome sensory problems. My second child was more severe; needing OT/PT/ST and feeding therapy until she was 8 years old. They both have excelled in school, sports and music. Because our insurance had limited coverage for therapy, I learned... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech Delay
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Today
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Knoxville, including Pigeon Forge and Jefferson City.
Mary L. New!
 
Knoxville, TN
28 years old
8 years experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour
I believe that I will excel in this job for a variety of reasons. Foremost, I have been in separate fields in the business world which have allowed me to obtain different skill sets from dissimilar areas. Attention to detail is one of my finest gifts and that would... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a week
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 60 miles of Knoxville, including Madisonville.
Knoxville, TN
30 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have had experience with special needs children, adults and seniors. Either in a group home setting or one on one, I am comfortable.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 3 days.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Knoxville.
Knoxville, TN
36 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am new to the Knoxville area, but I have been caring for individuals with special needs for many years. My experience began with my adopted younger sister who was diagnosed with a developmental and intellectual disability, as well as ODD and ASD. My very close... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental...
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a month
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Knoxville.
Close
Background check on file
All premium members can request background checks (for free) right from caregiver profiles.
  • You'll need this caregiver's permission to view their background check report
  • We recommend that you send a message to this caregiver before requesting access to their check.
  • A background check includes verification of name and, Social Security number, plus a search of state and local criminal records including sex offender registries.
Close
Background check upon request
All premium members can request background checks (for free) right from caregiver profiles.
  • You'll need this caregiver's permission to view their background check report
  • We recommend that you send a message to this caregiver before requesting access to their check.
  • A background check includes verification of name and, Social Security number, plus a search of state and local criminal records including sex offender registries.
More Knoxville Special Needs Care
College CaregiversSM

Easily connect with current students from a specific college or university to best fit your family's needs

Learn More >