Empathetic Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Petersburg City Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersburg City Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with disabilities under an IEP, reporting to the Principal and classroom teacher. The role combines para-professional instructional support, clerical duties, and supervision, including group reading, testing, field trips, and lunchroom/bus duty, with emphasis on empathy and safety.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree or 60 college hours and at least one year of teacher aide experience;

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 60 hours of college credit or demonstrated ability to assist reading, writing and math.
• Experience as a teacher aide preferred.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities and follow IEP goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional activities and testing.
• Provide clerical and classroom maintenance support.
• Supervise lunchroom, halls and bus duties as assigned.
• Assist with field trips and in-service training.
• Support students with disabilities and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Empathy for students with disabilities

Assist non-ambulatory students

Communication with diverse abilities

Patience

Follow written and oral instructions

Team collaboration

Safety and restraint awareness

Education

Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

Petersburg City Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with disabilities under an IEP, reporting to the Principal and classroom teacher. The role combines para-professional instructional support, clerical duties, and supervision, including group reading, testing, field trips, and lunchroom/bus duty, with emphasis on empathy and safety.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree or 60 college hours and at least one year of teacher aide experience;