Special Education Instructional Aide - 1:1 & Small Groups

BLUESTONE ELEMENTARY; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BLUESTONE ELEMENTARY in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This role supports students in regular and special education settings and reports to the Principal.

The contract is 200 days with a salary scale under Teacher Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting with IEP goals, preparing classroom materials, and providing one-on-one tutoring and behavior support.

Qualifications

• Have completed 2 years of college (associates and/or bachelor degree preferred). Pass (or have passed) a state/locally approved academic assessment.
• Proficiency in spoken and written communication to express and/or exchange ideas.
• Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures with speed and accuracy.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the student with the requirements of the regular/special education classroom teachers and the goals defined in his/her I.E.P. (Individualized Educational Plan)
• Inform the regular/special education teachers of any special information or problems about the individual student that relates to his/her academic/social success in their classes.
• Assist the teachers in the preparation of classroom materials that relate to the needs of this student.
• Assists the teacher in providing for the individual instructional, behavioral, and daily living needs, abilities, and interests of the students.
• Provide one-on-one academic tutoring/socially appropriate modeling with this student as necessary.

Skills

Two-year college

Bilingual prefered

MS Office/Google Workspace

Education

Associate or bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

BLUESTONE ELEMENTARY in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This role supports students in regular and special education settings and reports to the Principal.

The contract is 200 days with a salary scale under Teacher Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting with IEP goals, preparing classroom materials, and providing one-on-one tutoring and behavior support.