Special Education Instructional Assistant — Training Included

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Falling Creek (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students with IEPs in general and special education settings. Under the direction of a special education teacher, you will assist with instructional activities, document progress, and help manage daily routines including bus duties and classroom materials.

The role requires a High School diploma and a willingness to participate in required trainings, with background checks.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques and clerical procedures; of general academic subjects sufficient to teach others.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise children in the absence of the special education teacher.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic clerical tasks, communicate effectively orally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally with students, staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists special education teachers with classroom duties, including recording grades, preparing instructional materials, and administering instructional and testing accommodations.
• Assists the special education teacher by supporting students during instructional activities (e.g., one-on-one, in small groups, during whole group instruction) as directed by the special education teacher.
• Documents student progress as directed by the special education teacher.
• Assists students onto and off the school bus and supervises students at lunch, recess as indicated in the child’s IEP.
• Serves as an aide on the school bus, both to and from school, as indicated in the child’s IEP.
• Works with students under the direction of the special education teacher(s) and related services providers, as appropriate, to implement the child’s IEP.
• Participates in training s and implementing support for students related to toileting, personal care, and basic healthcare related needs (e.g., using a Hoyer lift, tube feeding, seizure intervention) as indicated in the child’s IEP.
• May serve in the absence of the clinic assistant if trained in procedures.
• Implements accommodations in a child’s IEP as directed by the special education teacher.
• Provides clerical assistance – typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies and classroom materials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Classroom support

Communication skills

Record keeping

Child supervision

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students with IEPs in general and special education settings. Under the direction of a special education teacher, you will assist with instructional activities, document progress, and help manage daily routines including bus duties and classroom materials.

The role requires a High School diploma and a willingness to participate in required trainings, with background checks.