Special Education ParaPro — Level 2

STAFFORD ELEMENTARY; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford Elementary in Stafford, Virginia, is seeking a Paraprofessional – Special Education to support students with disabilities within a 10-month instructional setting. You will assist with physical tasks, reinforce lessons, and help manage classroom activities under the supervision of the special education teacher.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, non-exempt status, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic curriculum expectations and IEP goals and objectives
• Basic teaching strategies
• Basic computer applications
• Awareness of the needs of students with disabilities and the need for alternative instructional strategies
• Basic reading and computation skill

Responsibilities

• Assists student(s) in physical tasks and to reinforce instructional content
• Assists the student(s) in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outer wear, moving between rooms, using the lavatory and other self-help needs
• Works with small groups to reinforce material under the direction of the special education teacher
• Establishes supportive relationships and provides progress information to staff
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the instructional program
• Maintains an appropriate classroom environment with special strategies for individual students
• Supervises students during drills, assemblies, field trips, and activities
• Acts as information source for substitute teachers in the absence of the special education teacher
• Assists with distribution of instruction materials and with record keeping and documentation

Skills

Basic computer applications

Awareness of the needs of students

Basic reading and computation

Knowledge of curriculum goals

Teaching strategies

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stafford Elementary in Stafford, Virginia, is seeking a Paraprofessional – Special Education to support students with disabilities within a 10-month instructional setting. You will assist with physical tasks, reinforce lessons, and help manage classroom activities under the supervision of the special education teacher.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, non-exempt status, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.