Special Education Classroom Support Aide

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 312,000 - 562,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking a Classroom Instructional Support role to assist special education students in centers or school facilities. The position involves daily living skills support, classroom organization, and supervision across hallways, buses, and cafeterias.

The role requires caring for students with disabilities, effective communication, and adherence to confidentiality. This 186‑day contract is paid monthly and aligns with FCPS instructional schedules.

Qualifications

• Education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of the seventh grade; OR graduation from an FCPS special education program with a diploma or certificate of completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide appropriate care to students with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the care of and monitoring of designated categories of special education students.
• Assists students with daily living skills including toileting, feeding, dressing, and other hygiene needs as required.
• Assists with keeping classrooms neat and orderly and in supervising student activities.
• Assists with monitoring students in halls, entering or exiting bus, on school grounds, in a cafeteria, and other areas.
• Assists teachers and assistants with basic classroom support for students.
• Participates in the lifting of students; moves or lifts wheelchairs and other equipment; assists students with physical movement.
• Supports students using assistive technologies.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Communication

Caregiving

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Grade-level equivalency or FCPS program completion

Job description

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking a Classroom Instructional Support role to assist special education students in centers or school facilities. The position involves daily living skills support, classroom organization, and supervision across hallways, buses, and cafeterias.

The role requires caring for students with disabilities, effective communication, and adherence to confidentiality. This 186‑day contract is paid monthly and aligns with FCPS instructional schedules.