Impactful Special Education Assistant

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant to support classroom and environmental needs for students with IEPs across general and special education settings. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supervising students, and performing clerical tasks.

Role requires interaction with students, families, and staff, with training in special education procedures and safety. Background checks and certifications are required per district policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of childhood growth and development; behavior management; clerical procedures.
• Ability to supervise children in the absence of the teacher; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Follow oral and written instructions and work professionally with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers with classroom duties (record grades, prepare materials, administer accommodations).
• Support students during instructional activities (one-on-one, small groups, whole class) and document progress.
• Assist students onto/off bus and supervise lunch/recess per IEP.
• Serve as bus aide as indicated in IEP.
• Work with students under teacher direction to implement IEPs.
• Participate in training related to toileting, personal care, and basic healthcare per IEP; may stand in for clinic assistant if trained.
• Implement accommodations in a child’s IEP as directed.
• Provide clerical assistance (typing, filing, records, ordering supplies).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Child growth & development

Behavior management

Clerical procedures

Communication (oral & written)

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant to support classroom and environmental needs for students with IEPs across general and special education settings. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supervising students, and performing clerical tasks.

Role requires interaction with students, families, and staff, with training in special education procedures and safety. Background checks and certifications are required per district policy.