Special Education Classroom Aide & Student Support

Loudoun County Public Schools; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Sterling, VA is seeking an instructional aide to support teachers of students with physical or intellectual disabilities. You will perform instructional duties, prepare classroom materials, supervise student behavior, and assist with personal care under the teacher's guidance.

You will collect student data, implement behavior plans, support speech-language activities, operate AV equipment, and help with classroom centers, collaborating with staff to meet diverse

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; experience as a teacher aide or working with children preferred.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and support instructional activities under teacher supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records student data such as skill practice, seizure occurrences, and toileting.
• Provides discipline in the absence of the teacher and maintains consistency with procedures established by the teacher.
• Implements behavior modification plans.
• Reads to students and engages them in language activities directed by the speech therapist.
• Supervises learning centers during independent work and assists with manipulating materials.
• Operates computer and audiovisual equipment such as DVD or smartboards.

Skills

Follow lesson plans

Work with small groups

Communication skills

Patience and flexibility

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools in Sterling, VA is seeking an instructional aide to support teachers of students with physical or intellectual disabilities. You will perform instructional duties, prepare classroom materials, supervise student behavior, and assist with personal care under the teacher's guidance.

You will collect student data, implement behavior plans, support speech-language activities, operate AV equipment, and help with classroom centers, collaborating with staff to meet diverse