Special Education Instructional Assistant - Support & Impact

Loudoun County Public Schools; Goose Creek Village (VA); On-site; USD 40,492,000 - 45,588,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support teachers of students with physical or intellectual disabilities. You will assist with instructional tasks, prepare classroom materials, supervise students, and help with personal hygiene and basic care under teacher supervision.

You will also implement behavior strategies, manage learning centers, handle light clerical duties, and operate AV equipment to support daily classroom activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience as a teacher aide or experience working with children.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.

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.
• Practices individual speech sounds, vocabulary, and syntax objectives with students as directed by the speech therapist; reads to students and asks questions to stimulate language development; presents language activities involving expressive and receptive areas of development.
• Supervises learning centers during independent student work and assists students in manipulating materials.
• Participates in classroom activities such as discussions and games.
• Operates computer and audiovisual equipment such as DVD, data projector, or smartboards.

Skills

Follow lesson plans

Small group support

Lift and position

Adapt to differences

Operate AV equipment

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support teachers of students with physical or intellectual disabilities. You will assist with instructional tasks, prepare classroom materials, supervise students, and help with personal hygiene and basic care under teacher supervision.

You will also implement behavior strategies, manage learning centers, handle light clerical duties, and operate AV equipment to support daily classroom activities.