Special Education Paraprofessional II – School-Based

AG WRIGHT MIDDLE; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AG WRIGHT MIDDLE in Stafford, VA is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education Level 2 to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a special education teacher. This full-time position works within the School Based department as part of the Instructional Support team.

The role involves assisting with physical tasks, reinforcing instructional content, maintaining a safe classroom environment, and supporting data collection on student progress.

Qualifications

• Basic computer applications
• Awareness of the needs of students with disabilities and the need for alternative instructional strategies to meet their needs
• Basic reading and computation skills

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 of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and other self-help or classroom needs
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teaching staff, under the direction of the special education teacher
• Establishes an appropriate supportive relationship with the student(s) while maintaining a dialogue with the teaching staff providing information/data regarding student progress and performance
• Operates and cares for a variety of equipment used in conjunction with the instructional program
• Assists with maintaining an appropriate classroom environment to include assisting the teacher in devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills
• Assists with reasonable supervision of students during drills, assemblies, field trips, and instructional activities
• Serves as the chief source of information to substitutes
• Assists with collection and distribution of instructional material and with record keeping

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AG WRIGHT MIDDLE in Stafford, VA is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education Level 2 to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a special education teacher. This full-time position works within the School Based department as part of the Instructional Support team.

The role involves assisting with physical tasks, reinforcing instructional content, maintaining a safe classroom environment, and supporting data collection on student progress.