Special Education Para-Educator: Classroom Support

Sycamore Park Elementary; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycamore Park Elementary in Culpeper, Virginia is seeking a Para-Educator to support students with special education needs under the supervision of a teacher. This full-time role involves assisting with instruction, behavior management, and classroom organization.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and successful completion of the Para-Professional Assessment, with duties including data collection, recordkeeping, and one-on-one support. Starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Development diploma (GED).
• Evidence of successful completion of Para-Professional Assessment, which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading, and writing and an understanding of how to assist in instruction of these topics.
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Observes and supervises classroom activities during the instruction day to maintain a controlled and safe environment.
• Assists the teacher in the physical setup and cleanup of the classroom for group instruction, projects and activities.
• After initial instruction by teacher, provides one-on-one and group instruction.
• Monitors students during bathroom breaks, lunch time, recess and field trips.
• Assists students with self-help, gross motor and social skills in all classroom settings.
• Assists students to and from buses and/or parent pick-up and drop-off.
• Communicates rules, expectations and consequences to the students.
• Assists and reinforces classroom and individual behavior plans as directed by teacher.
• Collects data on student progress as defined by teacher.
• Provides struggling learners with prompts and cues related to teacher instruction.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records and reports including attendance records, daily charts of student progress, lunch count, emergency information, student files/records, and other various related forms.
• Provides coverage for teaching staff as needed.
• Maintains awareness of fire safety procedures, earthquake preparation and all other emergency contingency plans.
• Attends training regarding safety/security and behavior management as requested.
• Provides academic and behavioral support for students with IEP’s in the general and special education settings.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.
• Models appropriate behavior for students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

One-on-one instruction

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Para-Professional Assessment

Job description

Sycamore Park Elementary in Culpeper, Virginia is seeking a Para-Educator to support students with special education needs under the supervision of a teacher. This full-time role involves assisting with instruction, behavior management, and classroom organization.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and successful completion of the Para-Professional Assessment, with duties including data collection, recordkeeping, and one-on-one support. Starting date is immediate.