K-12 Instructional Assistant Pathway to Impact

Unlimited Instruction, LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Unlimited Instruction, LLC is seeking paraprofessionals to support students in Roanoke, VA, delivering instructional services in special education settings across elementary to high school levels. The IA assists teachers, helps monitor progress, and reinforces IEP goals.

The role involves classroom support, behavior reinforcement, mobility and hygiene assistance, and collaboration with certified staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a High School Diploma (or GED).
• One of an Associate Degree or 48 semester/72 quarter hours from an accredited college or hold a qualifying paraprofessional exam.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students individually or in a small group setting under the direction of certificated employee(s).
• Assist in the implementation of the goals and objectives of the IEP for each student.
• May prepare and adapt lessons and activities at the direction of the teacher, to be used as classroom activities and instruction.
• May plan, prepare, and assemble homework activities for students.
• Assist and/or instruct students in computer usage and operation.
• Monitor groups during interaction times, observe students and maintains an awareness of individual student emotional and physical needs; report situations as appropriate to classroom teachers.
• Maintain and/or assist with student discipline, including the maintenance of positive student behavior.
• May supervise students during building activities, such as assemblies and special programs; may supervise students on playground areas at recess times; may plan activities and supervise indoor recesses during inclement weather periods.
• May supervise students coming to and from the school bus or crosswalks and may provide for communications between the school bus driver and classroom teachers regarding student behavior; may assist students in getting organized for the day and in exiting the classroom at the end of the day.
• May attend to the personal hygiene needs of students, including diapering, toileting, catheterization, dressing, and wheelchair transfer; may lift children when necessary to accommodate personal hygiene needs; may assist in feeding.
• Participate in planned student therapy activities; may provide range-of-motion exercise, when trained and under the supervision of OT/PT personnel; or may assist the SLP by observing and recording speech-language skills of students in the school environment.
• May use first aid and/or CPR in the event of a medical need or emergency situation, if qualified; when trained, attends to a variety of medical needs as may be necessary including dispensing medication.
• Clean the tables and related classroom areas following snack times, including cleaning of dishware.
• May use ASL signing at a minimal level.
• Assist students with building emergency drills.
• Correct student papers and keeps records of student progress.
• May score student tests, either standardized or content areas.
• Assist with the evaluation of student progress.
• Prepare classroom materials and supplies, as directed by teacher.
• Assist with the development of classroom bulletin boards and related materials.
• May assist with developing and maintaining an appropriate filing system.

Skills

Working with children

Independent learning

Judgment

Organization

Pressure management

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Attendance & punctuality

Flexibility

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

48 Semester Hours

Paraprofessional exam

Job description

Unlimited Instruction, LLC is seeking paraprofessionals to support students in Roanoke, VA, delivering instructional services in special education settings across elementary to high school levels. The IA assists teachers, helps monitor progress, and reinforces IEP goals.

The role involves classroom support, behavior reinforcement, mobility and hygiene assistance, and collaboration with certified staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment.