Special Education Assistant: Student Support & Growth

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers and students with disabilities across instructional activities and personal care tasks. The role involves assisting with mobility, behavior support, and supervised activities to promote a safe, positive learning environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, with Title I considerations requiring 48 college credits or paraprofessional credential; some experience working with students

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Title I Assistants must have 48 college credits or pass Paraprofessional test or have an Associate's Degree or higher; some experience with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in performing duties to achieve instructional objectives.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned.
• Assist with behavior modification as assigned by teacher.
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
• Assist students with personal care tasks including lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting.

Skills

Classroom technology

Documentation skills

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Adaptive equipment use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits / Paraprofessional test / Associate's degree

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Office software (Word, data processing)

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers and students with disabilities across instructional activities and personal care tasks. The role involves assisting with mobility, behavior support, and supervised activities to promote a safe, positive learning environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, with Title I considerations requiring 48 college credits or paraprofessional credential; some experience working with students