Special Education Paraprofessional - FY26

Prince George County Public Schools; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George County Public Schools seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide one-to-one personal care, academic and behavioral support for students with disabilities in general and special education settings.

Under the supervision of the Principal and Special Education Teacher, you will assist with implementing IEPs, support behavior and health plans, help with data collection, and supervise students during meals, transitions, and non-academic activities to promote a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• ParaPro score of 455 or better
• Experience with students with disabilities
• Effective communication with adults and children
• Understanding of childhood development
• Familiarity with educational software or willingness to learn
• Current First Aid and CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement under the direction of the classroom teacher when executing lesson plans and IEPs
• Assist with behavior management and/or medical management plans
• Assist in data collection as needed
• Assist with personal care needs (toileting, changing clothes)
• Support students in cafeteria lines and during meals
• Prep foods and assist or feed students during breakfast and lunch
• Assist with transfers and use of mobility equipment under supervision
• Maintain confidentiality of student records
• Assist with daily personal health maintenance tasks
• Serve as bus, cafeteria, or hall duty
• Assist with equipment usage (standards, gait trainers, devices) under supervision
• Be a positive, nurturing guide for students
• Model professional standards and uphold school rules
• Supervise students in instructional and non-academic activities
• Participate in planning with learning team and communicate with parents/school officials

Education

High school diploma or GED

ParaPro Assessment score 455+

First Aid and CPR certification

Proven experience working with students with disabilities

Effective communication with adults and children

Understanding of childhood development

Familiarity with educational software

Job description

TITLE:

Special Education Paraprofessional

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide one-to-one personal care, academic and/or behavioral support for student(s) with disabilities served in general and/or special education environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Obtain a qualifying score of 455 or better on the ParaPro Assessment
• Proven experience working with students with disabilities
• Effective communication skills; oral, written, and visual with adults and children
• Understanding of basic principles of childhood development
• Familiarity with educational software or willingness to learn
• Current First Aid and CPR certification

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Special Education Teacher / Case Manager

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instructional reinforcement under the direction of the classroom teacher in executing lesson plans and Individual Education Plans
• Assist with implementation of behavior management and/or medical management plans
• Assist in data collection processes, as needed
• Assist in handling students’ personal care needs (handle student toileting / change student clothes as needed)
• Support students in cafeteria lines and eating in cafeteria/classroom during breakfast and lunch, as needed
• Prep foods and physically assist or feed students during breakfast and lunch
• Provide guarded or direct assistance during transition changes from wheelchair to appropriate setting, i.e., changing table/mat or bean bag, stander, gait trainer
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and information
• Directly implement or assist in fulfilling students' daily personal health maintenance tasks
• Serve bus, cafeteria, or hall duty
• Assist students with use of equipment such as standers, gait trainers, and personal communication devices, under the training and supervision of related service personnel such as OT, PT, VI specialists
• Serve as a positive, nurturing guide for students
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community, following and upholding school rules and standards
• Supervise students in both instructional and non-academic activities across educational environments
• Participate in planning sessions with the learning team, communicating with parents and school officials as needed

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 180 days – 10 month contract

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel