Elementary Instructional Paraprofessional: Student Support

PARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

PARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY in Stafford, Virginia, seeks a Paraprofessional - Instructional to assist in achieving instructional objectives by working with individual students or small groups. The role supports teachers and helps promote student achievement.

Under supervision, you will manage student activities, reinforce learning, and contribute to a cooperative, structured classroom environment. Requires a high school diploma or GED and commitment to Stafford County Public Schools values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of basic curriculum expectations
• Basic teaching strategies
• Basic computer applications

Responsibilities

• Provide student assistance
• Administer, score, and record tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
• Work with individual students or groups to reinforce learning
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work with teacher
• Assist with supervision during drills, assemblies, and field trips
• Read to students and participate in oral communication with students
• Assist students in the library or media center
• Help students with daily living and self-help skills
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material based on student needs
• Operate and care for equipment used in the instructional program
• Assist with collecting and distributing instructional materials
• Maintain an appropriate classroom environment
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work
• Assist with record keeping and documentation of student performance
• Work toward meeting social and emotional needs of students
• Serve as chief information source to substitute teachers

Skills

Reading and computation

Oral and written expression

English grammar and usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY in Stafford, Virginia, seeks a Paraprofessional - Instructional to assist in achieving instructional objectives by working with individual students or small groups. The role supports teachers and helps promote student achievement.

Under supervision, you will manage student activities, reinforce learning, and contribute to a cooperative, structured classroom environment. Requires a high school diploma or GED and commitment to Stafford County Public Schools values.