Special Education Assistant – Inspire & Support Students

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Membership in Virginia Retirement

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities and assist classroom teachers in achieving instructional goals. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care tasks, mobility support, behavior modification, and maintaining records, with emphasis on safety and positive learning environments across classroom settings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with Title I options requiring additional college

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Title I assistants require 48 college credits or passing paraprofessional assessment or an associate degree.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in performing duties to achieve instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Work with individuals or groups as assigned by teacher.
• Assist with behavior modification as assigned by teacher.
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
• Assist students with personal care tasks (lavatory, clothing, hygiene, etc.).
• Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
• Assist students with mobility needs (lifting, wheelchair transfers, transport).
• Monitor student safety in various environments.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher or therapist.
• Report student concerns promptly to teacher and assist with resolutions.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, and cleanup.
• Maintain various records and files.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Disability support

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits / Paraprofessional test / Associate's Degree

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities and assist classroom teachers in achieving instructional goals. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care tasks, mobility support, behavior modification, and maintaining records, with emphasis on safety and positive learning environments across classroom settings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with Title I options requiring additional college