2026-2027 Speech-Language Para Educator - Elementary

York County School Division; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

York County School Division in Yorktown, VA seeks a Speech/Language Para-Educator to assist the Speech/Language Pathologist by preparing instructional materials and reinforcing instruction within students' individualized education programs. Ten-month position; salary per pay plan; non-exempt status.

The role requires collaboration with teachers, administrators and parents, strong communication skills, and the ability to monitor students and manage diverse classroom tasks with a supportive,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required; or high school diploma with 48 credit hours.
• Ability to move around room to monitor students and assist in instruction.
• Ability to work with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to support instructional programs under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assists students under the direction of a Speech/Language Pathologist or administrator.
• Assists with behavior management and/or medical plans.
• Provides professional communication with staff and parents under supervision.
• Assists in assembling and preparing instructional materials; reinforces learning.
• Maintains a clean, safe workspace and supports students' daily health tasks.
• Participates in staff development and protects student confidentiality.

Skills

Basic knowledge

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Communication skills

Collaboration

Stamina

Behavior support

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

High school diploma + 48 credit hours

Job description

Title:SPEECH/LANGUAGE PARA-EDUCATOR

Primary Function:

Assists the Speech/Language Pathologist by performing assigned duties related to the learning process as outlined in students' individualized education programs such as assembling and preparing instructional materials and reinforcing instruction under the direction/supervision of a Speech/Language Pathologist.

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 with addition of passing a rigorous test as approved by VDOE or YCSD for purposes of determining highly qualified status for teacher assistants under the No Child Left Behind legislation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge and/or experience related to area of assignment.
  
• Skilled in handling varied multiple duties.
  
• Demonstrates initiative and self-direction; willingness to serve all students.
  
• Sufficient strength, agility, dexterity; and oral and written communications skills required to perform all performance responsibilities.
  
• Ability to work with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
  
• Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
  
• 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.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Monitors and assists students under the direction/supervision of a Speech/Language Pathologist or building administrator.
• Assists with implementation of behavior management and/or medical management plans.
• Provides professional communication with staff and parents under the direction of and in collaboration with a Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Assists the Speech/Language Pathologist in assembling and preparing instructional materials; performs assigned duties related to the learning process.
• Assists the Speech/Language Pathologist in the maintenance and organization of a safe, clean, and attractive workspace; directly implements or assists in fulfilling students' daily personal health maintenance tasks.
• Participates in staff development activities related to area of assignment.
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to student records and information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Lead Speech/Language Pathologist

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:

Title IX Coordinator
Chief Human Resources Officer
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-898-0349

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Special Education
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-898-0455