Special Education Aide: Empowering Student Independence

Margaret Beeks Elementary School; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (Anthem)

Vision plan (Ameritas)

Delta Dental plan

Employee assistance program

Generous leave benefits

VRS retirement

Job summary

Margaret Beeks Elementary School in Blacksburg, Virginia is accepting applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The paraprofessional supports students with disabilities under a special education teacher, promoting independence across settings and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Qualifications include a minimum of two years of college (48 semester hours) or successful ParaPathways, with duties spanning instruction support, data collection, and

Qualifications

• Assist in preparing instructional materials for students with disabilities.
• Provide accommodations and modifications per IEP.
• Support individual and small-group instruction.
• Maintain student records and assist with data collection.
• Uphold confidentiality of student records.
• Maintain classroom order and supervise students.
• Assist with technology or augmentative communication devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and activities.
• Provide accommodations and modifications per IEP.
• Support data collection and file/report preparation.
• Assist in small-group instruction to adapt curriculum.

Skills

Instruction support

Data collection

Classroom supervision

Confidentiality

Collaboration with teachers

Technology use

Education

Two years college

ParaPathways assessment

Job description

Margaret Beeks Elementary School in Blacksburg, Virginia is accepting applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The paraprofessional supports students with disabilities under a special education teacher, promoting independence across settings and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Qualifications include a minimum of two years of college (48 semester hours) or successful ParaPathways, with duties spanning instruction support, data collection, and