Special Education Aide: Empower Students Daily

IMDiversity; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant in Special Education for an End-of-Year position at Leesburg Elementary School in Leesburg, Virginia. The role involves instructional support, student supervision, and collaboration with the classroom teacher to implement behavior plans and classroom activities.

Responsibilities include data collection, following lesson plans, assisting with language development activities, and operating classroom tech.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under the supervision of the teacher and follow lesson plans.
• Ability to work with individual children and small groups to meet instructional objectives.
• Physical ability to assist students and lift/move equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records student data such as skill practice and toileting.
• Provides discipline in the absence of the teacher and maintains consistency with procedures.
• Implements behavior modification plans as directed by the teacher.
• Practices speech sounds, vocabulary, and syntax objectives with students as directed by the speech therapist; reads to students and stimulates 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 like DVD, data projector, or smartboards.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavior management

Data collection

Classroom materials prep

Student supervision

Communication with teachers

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant in Special Education for an End-of-Year position at Leesburg Elementary School in Leesburg, Virginia. The role involves instructional support, student supervision, and collaboration with the classroom teacher to implement behavior plans and classroom activities.

Responsibilities include data collection, following lesson plans, assisting with language development activities, and operating classroom tech.