Special Education Instructional Aide: Empower Students

Round Elementary School; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Round Elementary School in Manassas, Virginia is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Special Education to support students with IEP goals and assist the classroom teacher throughout the school day.

The role requires supervising students inside and outside the classroom, assisting with personal care and safety, and implementing behavior plans under licensed supervision. A minimum of 60 college credits or an associate degree is required; prior educational experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 60 college credit hours; or an Associate’s Degree or higher; or have successfully passed the Para Pathways Assessment.
• Experience in an educational setting and/or prior teaching/instructional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the supervision of the student(s) both inside the classroom and outside of the classroom.
• Provides care and supervision of the student(s) at all times.
• Escorts the student(s) when required.
• Locates and prepares materials for daily class work.
• Supports the teacher with classroom clerical tasks.
• Provides instruction to the student(s) under the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher.
• Observes and manages student(s) behavior, collaborates with the teacher on behavior plans and their implementation.
• Guides student(s) integrated into general education classes and assists general education teachers.
• Performs bus duty by assisting student(s) on and off the bus.
• Carries out personal care duties for the student(s) as necessary.
• Maintains trainings and certifications such as CPR, Safety Care, and any specific training related to the needs of the student(s).
• Executes duties related to specialized diets (grinding, pureeing, feeding).
• Lifts, positions, and places student(s) in specialized adaptive equipment as trained by the therapist.
• Uses PBIS to ensure students are safe, respectful, and responsible.

Skills

Patience

Excellent communication

Student safety monitoring

IEP goal support

Education

60 college credits / Associate’s degree or Para Pathways

Job description

Round Elementary School in Manassas, Virginia is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Special Education to support students with IEP goals and assist the classroom teacher throughout the school day.

The role requires supervising students inside and outside the classroom, assisting with personal care and safety, and implementing behavior plans under licensed supervision. A minimum of 60 college credits or an associate degree is required; prior educational experience is preferred.