SPED Paraprofessional — Supportive 1:1 & Small-Group Instruction

2026-27 Applicant Pool; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke City School District is seeking a SPED Instructional Assistant for middle and high school in Roanoke, Virginia. You will work alongside a licensed teacher to support students with special needs instructionally and behaviorally, in small groups or one-to-one settings.

The role involves assisting with materials, data collection, and using tech tools; requires at least two years of college or Parapro Certification and meets Title I eligibility.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or completion of Parapro Assessment.
• Meets Title I Instructional employment eligibility requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in student records.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials/activities.
• Support individual and small-group instruction to adapt curriculum.
• Reinforce and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Assist in scoring quizzes and entering data.
• Help students use technology or augmentative communication devices.

Skills

Classroom management

Behavior management

Collaboration with staff

Data collection

Education

Two years college

Parapro Assessment

Job description

Roanoke City School District is seeking a SPED Instructional Assistant for middle and high school in Roanoke, Virginia. You will work alongside a licensed teacher to support students with special needs instructionally and behaviorally, in small groups or one-to-one settings.

The role involves assisting with materials, data collection, and using tech tools; requires at least two years of college or Parapro Certification and meets Title I eligibility.