26-27 PES Paraprofessional (Special Ed)

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

Job summary

King George County Schools at Potomac Elementary School in King George, VA, is seeking a Paraprofessional to support teachers in general and special education settings. This 10-month/185-day position involves assisting with instruction, classroom management, data collection, and student care.

Required: HS Diploma or GED plus an Associate’s degree or equivalent, or ParaPathways test scores. Preferred: coursework in child development and 1+ year experience with children.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 semester hours) or passing ParaPathways test scores.
• Preferred: college coursework in child development or teaching.
• Preferred: 1+ year experience with children in organized setting.
• Preferred: experience with diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily management of students and classroom to aid teachers and staff.
• Provides reinforcement and remedial instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Works with students needing individual attention and provides feedback to the teacher.
• Assists with individualized educational programs in one-on-one or small groups.
• Prepares instructional materials and reports as requested.
• Monitors student engagement and behavior during instructional tasks.
• Assists with basic skills and instructional technologies under supervision.
• Helps maintain order and manage student behavior, including crisis management.
• Administers or proctors tests and accommodations as needed.
• Collects data and maintains files of student work and assessment records.
• Facilitates personal care services for students as required.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 semester hours)

ParaPathways test scores

Job description

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

Job Description

Positions 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.

• 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

$26,066 - $47,938 annually

Associate's degree or Parapro: +$500

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

26-27 PES Paraprofessional (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

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Positions 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

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $26,066 to $47,938 Per Year
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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