Paraprofessional, Special Education – Student Support

WIDEWATER ELEMENTARY; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

WIDEWATER ELEMENTARY in Stafford, Virginia is seeking a Paraprofessional – Special Education to support students with disabilities in a 10-month school calendar. The role requires assisting with physical tasks, reinforcing instructional content, and coordinating with the SPED team to enhance student progress every day.

The position is non-exempt and based in-school, with duties that include small-group instruction, supervision, and maintaining an orderly classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assists student(s) in physical tasks and reinforce instructional content.
• Assist with moving, supervision outside classroom, and other self-help needs.
• Works with small groups to reinforce material under teacher direction.
• Establishes supportive relationships and shares progress with staff.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the program.
• Maintains a positive classroom environment and supports reinforcement strategies.
• Supervises during drills, assemblies, field trips, and activities.
• Serves as information source for substitutes in absence of the SPED teacher.
• Assists with material distribution and record keeping.

Skills

Basic computer applications

Awareness of needs of students withDis

Basic reading and computation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Meeting deadlines

Education

High School Diploma or its equivalent

Job description

WIDEWATER ELEMENTARY in Stafford, Virginia is seeking a Paraprofessional – Special Education to support students with disabilities in a 10-month school calendar. The role requires assisting with physical tasks, reinforcing instructional content, and coordinating with the SPED team to enhance student progress every day.

The position is non-exempt and based in-school, with duties that include small-group instruction, supervision, and maintaining an orderly classroom environment.