Special Education Aide: Empower Learning & Classroom Support

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks an instructional assistant to provide support to teachers of students with disabilities. The role includes instructional duties, preparing materials, supervising students, and aiding with behavior management, clerical tasks, and personal care as needed.

The position reports to the Principal and is 10 months per year, 7 hours per day, with a non-exempt wage scale. Training and collaboration with therapists and teachers are core parts of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a teacher aide or with children.
• Ability to follow lesson plans under supervision of the teacher.
• Ability to work with individuals and small groups to meet instructional objectives.
• Physical ability to lift and assist students.
• Ability to adapt to a wide range of student abilities.
• Operate standard office equipment and basic AV equipment; learn medical procedures when necessary.
• Good communication skills, patience and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records student data such as skill practice, seizure occurrences, and toileting.
• Provides discipline in the absence of the teacher and maintains consistency with procedures established by the teacher.
• Implements behavior modification plans.
• Practices speech sounds, vocabulary, and syntax with students as directed by the speech therapist; reads to students and supports language development.
• Supervises learning centers during independent work and assists students with materials.
• Participates in classroom activities such as discussions and games.
• Operates computer and audiovisual equipment such as DVD, data projector, or smartboards.

Skills

Follow lesson plans

Individualized instruction

Lifting assistance

Adaptability

Video equipment

Medical procedures

Communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience with children

Tools

Office equipment

Medical procedures

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks an instructional assistant to provide support to teachers of students with disabilities. The role includes instructional duties, preparing materials, supervising students, and aiding with behavior management, clerical tasks, and personal care as needed.

The position reports to the Principal and is 10 months per year, 7 hours per day, with a non-exempt wage scale. Training and collaboration with therapists and teachers are core parts of the role.