Special Education Assistant: Student Support & Learning

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support classroom teachers in instructional objectives and to assist students with disabilities in achieving goals and personal care tasks. The role requires collaboration with staff and safe, inclusive classroom management.

The position is full-time with a start date for the 2026-2027 school year, offering benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Title I Assistants must have 48 college credits or pass Paraprofessional Assessment or have an Associate's degree; some experience with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with duties to achieve instructional objectives.
• Support students with disabilities to meet established goals and personal care.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or large 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 (e.g., bathroom, hygiene).
• Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
• Support student mobility (lifting/positioning, wheelchair transfers, bus loading).
• Monitor students to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by staff.
• Report student concerns to teacher and assist with resolutions.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, and snack routines; clean-up.
• Maintain records and files.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Recordkeeping

AV equipment operation

Office software (word/data)

Adaptive equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits / Paraprofessional Assessment / Associate's degree

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support classroom teachers in instructional objectives and to assist students with disabilities in achieving goals and personal care tasks. The role requires collaboration with staff and safe, inclusive classroom management.

The position is full-time with a start date for the 2026-2027 school year, offering benefits and opportunities for professional development.