Full-Time Special Education Assistant II

Elephant's Fork Elementary; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Elephant's Fork Elementary in Suffolk, Virginia seeks a Teacher Assistant II - Special Education to support classroom instruction for students with special needs. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, reinforcing materials with individuals or small groups, and aiding with mobility and daily activities.

The role requires completing 48 college credits or passing the ParaProfessional Test, and prior experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of practices used in teaching of special education populations.
• Ability to work with special students and teachers.
• Skill in using classroom and instructional equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers to achieve instructional objectives and support special population students.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce material.
• Provide practice activities and repetitions as developed by teachers or therapists.
• Assist with large group activities and with student mobility and behavior.
• Support daily instruction and classroom management.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Student support

Classroom equipment operation

Education

48 college credits

ParaProfessional Test

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Office software

Data processing equipment

Job description

Elephant's Fork Elementary in Suffolk, Virginia seeks a Teacher Assistant II - Special Education to support classroom instruction for students with special needs. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, reinforcing materials with individuals or small groups, and aiding with mobility and daily activities.

The role requires completing 48 college credits or passing the ParaProfessional Test, and prior experience with children is preferred.