26-27 Paraprofessional (Early Childhood Special Ed)

King George County Schools; King George (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

King George County Schools is seeking a 26-27 Paraprofessional (Early Childhood Special Ed) at Potomac Elementary School in King George, VA. This role supports daily classroom management and instructional activities for general and special education students under teacher supervision.

The position is 10-month/185 days, with duties including materials prep, data collection, and assisting with individualized programs. Prior teaching support and a compassionate approach are valued.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED, plus an Associate’s degree or 60 college hours OR passing ParaPathways test scores.
• Preferred: college coursework in child development or teaching.
• Preferred: 1+ years working with children in an organized setting.
• Preferred: experience with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with the teacher to provide instructional or developmental activities for a general or special education population.
• Provides reinforcement and remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by a teacher or professional staff.
• Works with students requiring individual attention or students who are experiencing difficulties and provides feedback to the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in the implementation of individualized educational programs in one-on-one or small group settings, when appropriate.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials and reports, as requested.
• Monitors student engagement and behaviors while the teacher is otherwise occupied with other instructional or school-related tasks.
• Assists with the teaching and practice of basic skills which may involve instructional technologies under general supervision.
• Helps maintain order and discipline and assists with managing the behavior of students, including crisis management.
• Administers or proctors tests and other assessments, providing accommodations as needed.
• Assists with the collection of data and the maintenance of files containing student work as well as evaluation and assessment records.
• Facilitates personal care services for students assisting with routine care, including hygiene, feeding, toileting, and other tasks, as required or assigned.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Job description

26-27 Paraprofessional (Early Childhood Special Ed)

King George County Schools Potomac Elementary School - King George, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in King George County Schools (VA)

Job Details

Job ID: 5950897

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled

General Description: Assists with the daily management of the students and classroom by performing a variety of paraprofessional curricular, instructional, clerical, and support tasks to aid teachers and other professional staff in a general or special education classroom or learning environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with the teacher to provide instructional or developmental activities for a general or special education population
• Provides reinforcement and remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by a teacher or professional staff
• Works with students requiring individual attention or students who are experiencing difficulties and provides feedback to the teacher
• Assists the teacher in the implementation of individualized educational programs in one-on-one or small group settings, when appropriate
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials and reports, as requested
• Monitors student engagement and behaviors while the teacher is otherwise occupied with other instructional or school-related tasks
• Assists with the teaching and practice of basic skills which may involve instructional technologies under general supervision
• Helps maintain order and discipline and assists with managing the behavior of students, including crisis management
• Administers or proctors tests and other assessments, providing accommodations as needed
• Assists with the collection of data and the maintenance of files containing student work as well as evaluation and assessment records
• Facilitates personal care services for students assisting with routine care, including hygiene, feeding, toileting, and other tasks, as required or assigned
• Performs related duties as required or assigned

Required Qualifications: HS Diploma or GED, plus an Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 semester hours of college coursework) OR passing ParaPathways test scores

Preferred Qualifications

• College coursework or other training in child development or teaching
• 1 or more years working with children in an organized setting
• Experience with a diverse student population

26-27 Salary

$26,066 - $47,938 annually

Associate's degree or Parapro: +$500

Bachelor's degree: +$1000

Additional Information

This is a 10-month/185 day position

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

(School/Office-based)

• Employees are required to use hands to handle, feel, or reach objects, materials, and/or controls
• The employee must be able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds
• Regular contact with students, other staff, parents, medical professionals, and other community members may be required
• The employee must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality
• Job responsibilities may include both inside and outside duties
• Sitting, standing, and walking may be required for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching may be needed to perform some duties
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking is required for the exchange of information
• Use of computer or other device screens is necessary
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines
• This job may involve moving students from wheelchairs, occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds or the use of a Hoyer lift

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Gordon
• PO Box 1239
• KIng George, Virginia 22485
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]