Kindergarten Support Specialist

Virginia Beach Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to support kindergarten instruction and reinforce material through small-group and individual activities. The role includes preparing instructional materials, reading to students, and assisting in maintaining classroom behavior and student records.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, planning lessons, and assisting with library selections.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Title I Assistants Only: 48 college credits or documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or an Associate's Degree or higher.
• Some experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers in performing duties and specialized tasks.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt curriculum to students' needs.
• Help establish and maintain student behavior standards.
• Prepare instructional materials and read to students.
• Maintain order and monitor students to keep them on task.
• Perform office tasks such as photocopying, filing, and answering the telephone.

Skills

Classroom instruction support

Student behavior management

Record keeping

Communication with staff/parents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits or Paraprofessional Assessment or Associate's Degree

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to support kindergarten instruction and reinforce material through small-group and individual activities. The role includes preparing instructional materials, reading to students, and assisting in maintaining classroom behavior and student records.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, planning lessons, and assisting with library selections.