Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support & Growth

IMDiversity; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, VA seeks a Teacher Assistant, Special Education to support students at Independence High School. The role involves data collection, assisting teachers, and implementing behavior plans.

Responsibilities include supporting speech-language activities, supervising student centers, and operating AV equipment. Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience as a teacher aide or with children.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow lesson plans.
• Ability to work with individual children and small groups to meet instructional objectives.
• Physically able to assist students as required.
• Good communication and patience.

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.
• Practices speech sounds, vocabulary, and syntax objectives with students as directed by the speech therapist; reads to students and stimulates language development.
• Supervises learning centers during independent work and assists with materials.
• Participates in classroom activities such as discussions and games.
• Operates computer and audiovisual equipment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience working with children

Ability to follow lesson plans

Patience and flexibility

Tools

Office equipment

Video equipment

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, VA seeks a Teacher Assistant, Special Education to support students at Independence High School. The role involves data collection, assisting teachers, and implementing behavior plans.

Responsibilities include supporting speech-language activities, supervising student centers, and operating AV equipment. Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with children.