Impactful Paraprofessional: Early Childhood SPED

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

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.