2026-2027 Para-Educator - Special Education (Pre-School)

York County School Division; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

York County School Division is seeking a Para-Educator/Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Tabb Elementary School. The role supports students in a Pre-School special education setting under the supervision of teachers and building administrators.

Requirements include at least a high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience or coursework; a Bachelor's degree qualifies for Tier Two.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of work experience with children or coursework in related field or by employment complete training within 60 days.
• Bachelor's degree or higher qualifies for Tier Two.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education/classroom teacher with instructional materials.
• Support students following individualized education plans.
• Monitor and encourage appropriate student behavior and safety.
• Prepare and assemble instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Perform duties in various school settings including halls, cafeteria, and bus duty.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Ability to monitor students

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or higher (Tier Two)

Job description

2026-2027 Para-Educator - Special Education (Pre-School) JobID: 1400

• Position Type: Para-Educator/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Tabb Elementary School

Job Description

Compensation:

Salary Range: $16.3171 to $28.8354 per hour

Position Type

Non-Exempt

Primary Function

Assist the special education and/or classroom teacher by performing assigned duties related to the learning process as outlined in students' individualized educational plans such as assembling and preparing instructional materials and reinforcing instruction under the direction/supervision of the teacher or building administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Hold a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate,
• Have two years of work experience with children or completed two years of coursework in a related field, or upon employment complete within 60 calendar days of hire training specific to the assigned student population and job duties as they relate to the academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher qualifies for Tier Two.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by teacher.
• Ability to work with and communicate with students, teachers, and administrators.
• Basic knowledge and/or experience related to area of assignment.
• Awareness of various characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Willingness to serve all students.
• Demonstration of initiative and self-direction.
• Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
• Ability to assist in the implementation of an instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Ability to gather and interpret data gathered in all school settings.
• If assigned, assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, and toileting

Reports To

Teacher and Building Administrator

Performance Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties related to the learning process
• Assisting teachers and other school staff to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives for special education students.
• Monitor and assist students under the direction/supervision of the special education teacher, classroom teacher, or building administrator.
• Assist with implementation of behavior management and/or medical management plans.
• Provide professional communication with staff under the direction of and in collaboration with the special education teacher.
• Assist the teacher in assembling and preparing instructional materials.
• Assist the teacher in the maintenance and organization of a safe, clean, and attractive classroom.
• Participate in and provide staff development activities related to area of assignment.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information.
• Directly implement or assist in fulfilling students' daily personal health maintenance tasks.
• Serve bus, cafeteria, or hall duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and building administrator

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; climb stairs; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl. Duties may involve risk resulting from attending to students, physical or sanitation/hygiene needs. Must be physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter, and to perform; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Terms Of Employment

Ten months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies.