Special Education Instructional Assistant

Radford City School District; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford City School District seeks a Paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year to support instructional programs under the supervision of teachers and administrators.

Responsibilities include assisting with student instruction, monitoring safety, preparing materials, supporting with data collection, and participating in meetings and professional development to promote student growth and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Degree.
• Experience with students/children.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in executing the instructional program based on the Virginia Standards of Learning and individual education plans as directed by Administrators and Special Education.
• Monitors the safety and well-being of students as directed by Administrators and Special Education.
• Prepares instructional materials as appropriate for the program and individual students as directed by Administrators and Special Education.
• Works with individual students, small groups, and large groups as appropriate for the program and as directed by Administrators or Special Education.
• Assists in documenting progress of each student to ensure growth as instructed by Administrators or Special Education Teachers.
• Prepares data when directed to do so, this may include attendance, grading, behavior, literacy, etc.
• Assists with safety drills including, but not limited to fire drills, tornado drills, bus evacuation drills, shelter in place or lock down.
• Assists with duty assignments as directed which may include hall duty, bus duty, lunch duty.
• Assists with student mobility, which may involve lifting or guiding students, as well as managing classroom materials and equipment.
• Attends meetings and professional development as directed by the school administrators.
• Models and encourages professional behavior and positive self-concept.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding student records and student data.
• Follows all rules, regulations and policies of the school, school division and state and federal laws including rules, regulations, policies and laws regarding Special Education.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrators and Special Education.

Skills

Experience with students/children

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Radford City School District seeks a Paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year to support instructional programs under the supervision of teachers and administrators.

Responsibilities include assisting with student instruction, monitoring safety, preparing materials, supporting with data collection, and participating in meetings and professional development to promote student growth and confidentiality.