Special Education Paraprofessional - ECSE & Autism Support

IMDiversity; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Teacher Assistant, Special Education to provide instructional support and personal assistance to students with disabilities under the guidance of teachers at Evergreen Mill Elementary School.

Responsibilities include data collection, supervising students, implementing behavior plans, supporting language development, and assisting with classroom technology and materials. Requires high school diploma or GED and experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience as a teacher aide or experience working with children.

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.
• 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.
• Operates computer and audiovisual equipment such as DVD, data projector, or smartboards.

Skills

Patience

Ability to follow lesson plans

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Teacher Assistant, Special Education to provide instructional support and personal assistance to students with disabilities under the guidance of teachers at Evergreen Mill Elementary School.

Responsibilities include data collection, supervising students, implementing behavior plans, supporting language development, and assisting with classroom technology and materials. Requires high school diploma or GED and experience with children.