Special Education Aide — 1:1 Student Support

Seldens Landing Elementary School; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools Seldens Landing Elementary School in Leesburg, VA is hiring a Teacher Assistant, Special Education. The role provides instruction support and personal assistance to a student with disabilities 1:1, under the direction of the classroom teacher and related specialists.

The aide helps prepare materials, reinforces concepts, and participates in activities across cognitive, communication, and daily living skills while following lesson plans and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience as a teacher aide or working with children
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher by performing instructional duties and preparing classroom materials
• Supervise student behavior and apply behavior management techniques
• Provide 1:1 support and assist with personal hygiene and physical care
• Collect and record student data on skills, seizures, and toileting
• Operate computer and audiovisual equipment such as projectors or smartboards

Skills

Follow lesson plans

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Data projector

Smartboards

Video equipment

Office equipment

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools Seldens Landing Elementary School in Leesburg, VA is hiring a Teacher Assistant, Special Education. The role provides instruction support and personal assistance to a student with disabilities 1:1, under the direction of the classroom teacher and related specialists.

The aide helps prepare materials, reinforces concepts, and participates in activities across cognitive, communication, and daily living skills while following lesson plans and safety guidelines.