Impactful Special Education Instructional Assistant

Pocahontas Elementary School; Virginia; Sur place; USD 22 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Powhatan County Public Schools' Pocahontas Elementary School in Powhatan, Virginia seeks an Instructional Assistant for Special Education for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with disabilities (ages 2–22 depending on assignment) to meet IEP goals and access the general education curriculum, under the supervision of a classroom teacher.

Responsibilities include reinforcing instruction, promoting a respectful and independent learning environment, assisting with physical tasks,

Qualifications

• Meets the VDOE Highly Qualified definition by credentials listed.
• Earned an Associate Degree or completed 60 college credits or passed ParaPathways (ETS 5757).
• Paraprofessionals working with students with autism must complete autism competencies training within 60 days.

Responsabilités

• Reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher using educational technology.
• Foster an environment of mutual respect, independence, and student dignity.
• Assist students with physical tasks such as dressing, moving between spaces, hygiene, toileting, eating, and lifting.
• Escort students to and from the bus, on field trips, and during lunch and recess as directed by the teacher.
• Implement classroom and individual behavior plans under teacher supervision.
• Perform clerical duties as requested and adhere to school procedures and schedules.

Formation

Associate degree / 60 college credits / ParaPathways

Description du poste

Powhatan County Public Schools' Pocahontas Elementary School in Powhatan, Virginia seeks an Instructional Assistant for Special Education for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with disabilities (ages 2–22 depending on assignment) to meet IEP goals and access the general education curriculum, under the supervision of a classroom teacher.

Responsibilities include reinforcing instruction, promoting a respectful and independent learning environment, assisting with physical tasks,