Special Education Aide: Inspire & Support Students

Norge Elementary School; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,522,000 - 78,483,000; Full time

Job summary

Norge Elementary School in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant for a self-contained special education setting. The role supports instructional procedures and provides additional instructional time under the teacher's guidance.

Starting immediately, the position is full-time, non-exempt, and involves data collection, behavior monitoring, and collaboration with staff to support students' social and educational development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• As of Sep 1, 2014, complete autism paraprofessional training per VA DOE and provide documentation to HR.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computing and spelling skills required.
• Concern for general welfare of children and confidentiality.
• Experience in nursing, childcare, or special education preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students, and administrators.
• Patience, flexibility, dependability, and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Prepares classroom materials and helps decorate the classroom to fit needs of special education students.
• Works with individuals, small groups, or large groups of students as assigned.
• Collects data on student performance and progress as directed by the teacher.
• Observes and monitors students and maintains accurate records.
• Accompanies students to lunch, buses, and field trips; accompanies them to activities.
• Assists teacher with classroom discipline and social, emotional, and physical needs of students.

Skills

Clear communication

Computing basics

Spelling skills

Patience

Dependability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Special Education Aide II: 48 college credits

Job description

Norge Elementary School in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant for a self-contained special education setting. The role supports instructional procedures and provides additional instructional time under the teacher's guidance.

Starting immediately, the position is full-time, non-exempt, and involves data collection, behavior monitoring, and collaboration with staff to support students' social and educational development.