Special Education Assistant — Support & Growth

NANDUA MS; Onley (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools in Onley, Virginia is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Education to support teachers in SPED classrooms. This 181-day, non-exempt role offers essential classroom support, behavior intervention, and life-skills guidance.

The successful candidate will hold ParaPro Certification and at least one year of experience, with preferred prior SPED exposure, and will assist with lesson plans, materials, and supervision.

Qualifications

• ParaPro Certification is required.
• At least one year of successful work experience.
• Previous experience working with special education students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the teacher in special education classes with all aspects of the day, including instruction, reviews, and behavior interventions.
• Ensures compliance with assignments and extracurricular duties outlined by the teacher and/or principal.
• Assists the teacher in implementing daily and long-range lesson plans; provides instructional support and remediation during academic lessons and various activities.
• Provides functional support with daily life skills.
• Assists the teacher in the preparation of classroom and instructional materials.
• Monitors students in the classroom and provides coverage when the teacher is away.
• Assumes a fair share of the classroom duties as outlined by the classroom teacher.
• Monitors classroom behaviors, follows behavior plans, and assists students with adaptive behavior skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contracted hours

Policies & laws

Time management

Communication skills

SPED experience

Physical health

Leadership

Team collaboration

SPED student support

Education

ParaPro Certification

1 year experience

Job description

Accomack County Public Schools in Onley, Virginia is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Education to support teachers in SPED classrooms. This 181-day, non-exempt role offers essential classroom support, behavior intervention, and life-skills guidance.

The successful candidate will hold ParaPro Certification and at least one year of experience, with preferred prior SPED exposure, and will assist with lesson plans, materials, and supervision.