Special Education Resource Aide — Empower Middle School Learners

Stewart Middle School - 118 Fort Defiance Road Fort Defiance, VA 24437; Fort Defiance (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart Middle School in Augusta County is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Instructional Aide for the Resource classroom for the 2026-2027 year. You will support instructional delivery, assist in preparing materials, and help maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

The role requires reliable attendance, confidentiality, and collaboration with teachers and staff. GED or high school diploma required; benefits include retirement and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Candidate must possess good moral character.

Responsibilities

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher(s) to coordinate instructional efforts;
• Assists in delivering instructions to students;
• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate, students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs);
• Assists classroom teacher(s) in preparing and developing various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, centers, and graphs;
• Assists students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts;
• Maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.);
• Assists teacher(s) in maintaining a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
• Assists in ensuring the adequate safe supervision of all students;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Assists the teacher(s) in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed;
• Assists in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students from one learning environment to another;
• Assists in the proper maintenance of students' records, under supervision and/or direction of classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s);
• Attends required meetings and inservices;
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Stewart Middle School in Augusta County is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Instructional Aide for the Resource classroom for the 2026-2027 year. You will support instructional delivery, assist in preparing materials, and help maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

The role requires reliable attendance, confidentiality, and collaboration with teachers and staff. GED or high school diploma required; benefits include retirement and health insurance.