2026-2027 Paraprofessional (Intervention Support Facilitator)

Petersburg High School; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersburg High School seeks a Paraprofessional (Intervention Support Facilitator) to provide targeted intervention support for students. The Para-Professional reports to the Principal and this is a 10-month, non-exempt position.

The successful candidate will assist with behavior guidance, small group instruction, and collaboration with teachers and counselors to monitor student progress and support classroom objectives.

Qualifications

• Empathy for students
• Ability to communicate with children with special disabilities
• Physical strength and dexterity to supervise and restrain when necessary
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff
• Ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
• Knowledge of instructional goals and policies of public schools
• Patience and ability to work with children and faculty

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance for students in appropriate behavior and interactions at school
• Implements reflection and self-growth activities for student participants
• Holds students accountable for their actions
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter
• Provides small group instruction and monitors student work
• Encourages independent thinking and expression of ideas
• Communicates progress with classroom teachers, guidance counselor and administration
• Demonstrates professionalism by cooperating with staff and students
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Principal

Skills

Empathy

Student communication

Patience

Behavior guidance

Classroom supervision

Restraint awareness

Education

Associate's degree / 60 credit hours

Job description

Location: Petersburg High School

Title: Paraprofessional (Intervention Support Facilitator)

Minimum Range: $22,532-$53,960(Commensurate with experience)

Supervisor: Principal

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Contract Length: 10-months (186days)

Job Summary
The Intervention Support will provide intervention strategies/programs for targeted students. The Para-Professional reports to the Principal

Essential Functions
Provides guidance for students in appropriate behavior and interactions while at school

Implements reflection and self-growth activities for student participants

Holds students accountable for their actions

Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified according to the policy of the schoolDivision

Provides small group instruction and monitors the work of the students

Encourages students to think independently and to express ideas appropriately

Communicates with classroom teacher, guidance counselor and administration on students' progress

Demonstrates professionalism by working cooperatively with other staff members and students

Performs other related duties as requested

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

Possesses an understanding of empathy for students.

Possesses the ability to communicate with children with special disabilities (deaf, blind, nonverbal, etc.) as required or assigned.

Possesses physical strength, agility, and dexterity required to restrain students whose behavior is disruptive or dangerous to self or other students.

Supervises student activities.

Assists with maintaining teaching area and with securing and preparing materials.

Possesses the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff.

Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.

Must have some knowledge of the instructional goals and the policies of public schools.

Considerable patience and the ability to work effectively with children and faculty members are essential.

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions and to perform all required tasks.

Performs other duties/assignments as directed by the Principal

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Associate's Degree or completion of 60 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university recognized by the Virginia Department of Education or demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing and mathematics instruction by achieving a passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment.

Experience:Minimum of one year working experience as a teacher's aide preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The duties are primarily performed in an office environment, with no unusual physical demands. The physical requirements described are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.