1:1 Special Education Assistant — Empower Student Growth

Young World Physical Education; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,954 - 34,825; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools at Catoctin Elementary School in Leesburg, VA, seeks a Teacher Assistant for Special Education to provide 1:1 instructional support and personal assistance to a student with disabilities.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, supervising, data collection, implementing behavior plans, and assisting with personal hygiene and daily living tasks under the teacher's guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a teacher aide or working with children.
• Ability to work under the supervision of the teacher.
• Physical ability to lift, position, and assist students as required.
• Ability to adapt to the wide differences in student characteristics and abilities.
• Good human relations and communications skills; patience and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher by preparing materials and supervising students.
• Provide 1:1 instructional support and present activities.
• Collect and record student data such as skill practice and toileting.
• Implement behavior modification plans.
• Read to students and support language development as directed by specialists.
• Operate classroom equipment and assist with daily living skills when needed.

Skills

Follow lesson plans

Small group instruction

Patience and flexibility

Communication skills

Physical capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Video equipment

Smartboards

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools at Catoctin Elementary School in Leesburg, VA, seeks a Teacher Assistant for Special Education to provide 1:1 instructional support and personal assistance to a student with disabilities.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, supervising, data collection, implementing behavior plans, and assisting with personal hygiene and daily living tasks under the teacher's guidance.