Paraprofessional (Instructional/Special Education Aide)

Young World Physical Education; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Galax City School District is seeking a Paraprofessional (Instructional/Special Education Aide) at Galax Elementary School. You will assist certified staff, support individualized student goals, and help with classroom activities.

This role involves supervising students during non-instructional times and assisting with IEP-related tasks. The position requires a high school diploma, some college coursework, and a willingness to work with students with special needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of college coursework or relevant exam under NCLB.
• Experience working with students with special needs desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics and other skills.
• Support students individually or in small groups to meet instructional goals.
• Assist in administration and correction of classroom exercises and assessments.
• Prepare instructional materials and document student progress.
• Supervise non-instructional duties and assist with field trips and behavior management.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Verbal communication

Record-keeping

Behavior management

Education

High School diploma

College coursework/No Child Left Behind completion

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Paraprofessional (Instructional/Special Education Aide)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5887366

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Paraprofessional (Instructional/Special Education Aide)

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23,225 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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