2026-2027 Para Educator - Special Education (Student Support)

York County School Division; Bethel Manor (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

York County School Division in Bethel Manor Elementary School is seeking a Para-Educator/Teacher Assistant to provide behavioral support and reinforcement for students under supervision. This non-exempt role reports to the Behavior Support Specialist and contributes to a safe, organized classroom environment.

The position offers a ten-month school-year schedule with salary per the School Board Pay Plan and an additional room supplement of $5,000.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher; or high school diploma or equivalent with 48 credits; or passing a state-approved test for highly qualified status.

Responsibilities

• Provide student behavioral support and reinforcement.
• Monitor and assist students under supervision.
• Assist teachers in maintaining a safe classroom.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
• Collect and interpret data related to student behavior.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Data communication

Interpersonal relations

Student support

Education

Associate's degree or higher

High school diploma with 48 credits

Job description

2026-2027 Para Educator - Special Education (Student Support) JobID: 1389

• Position Type: Para-Educator/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/22/2026
• Location: Bethel Manor Elementary School

Job Description

• Non-Exempt

Salary: $16.3171 to $27.4589 per hour; Additional room supplement of $5000

Primary Function

Performs assigned duties related to the learning process by providing student behavioral support and reinforcement under the direction/supervision of the building administrator and Behavior Support Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher; or high school diploma or equivalent with additional 48 semester credit hours from accredited institutions; or high school diploma or equivalent in addition to passing a rigorous test as approved by VDOE or YCSD for purposes of determining highly qualified status for teacher assistants.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, school staff, and parents.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform a variety of routine and complex tasks with minimum supervision.
• Basic knowledge and/or experience related to area of assignment.
• Awareness of various characteristics of students with special needs.
• Willingness to serve all students.
• Ability to collect and effectively communicate student specific data both orally and in writing.
• Demonstration of initiative and self-direction.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform all job related responsibilities.
• Ability to move about in classrooms to monitor students with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Ability to monitor and support expected student behavior in all academic and non-academic settings.

Performance Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties related to the learning process including implementing evidence-based practices.
• Monitor and assist students under the direction/supervision of the building administrator.
• Assist teachers in the maintenance and organization of a safe classroom.
• Participate in professional development activities related to area of assignment.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and information.
• Collect, share and interpret data related to student behavior.
• Follow established YCSD policies and procedures at all time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Behavior Support Specialist

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: