SPED Support Specialist: Classroom Aide

Roanoke City School District; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke City School District seeks a paraprofessional to work alongside licensed teachers, supporting students with special needs in instruction, behavior, and daily activities. The role involves small-group and one-on-one instructional support, materials preparation, and data collection.

Candidates should have at least two years of college or completion of the Parapro Assessment and a commitment to maintaining a supportive, confidential environment for students.

Qualifications

• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials/activities.
• Reinforces material and maintains files; assists with data collection.
• Provides individual and small-group instruction as needed.
• Supports integration of technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Maintains behavior standards and classroom environment.
• Protects confidentiality of student records.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and activities.
• Assist students to reinforce material already presented and help with data collection.
• Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction to adapt curriculum.
• Help maintain classroom behavior per the teacher's plan.
• Support use of technology and augmentative devices with students.
• Escort and assist students as needed and ensure safety.
• Assist in scoring quizzes and entering data where required.
• Perform general office tasks as needed.

Skills

Classroom support

Behavior management

Data entry

Instructional support

Technology support

Confidentiality

Education

Two years college

Parapro Assessment

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Roanoke City School District seeks a paraprofessional to work alongside licensed teachers, supporting students with special needs in instruction, behavior, and daily activities. The role involves small-group and one-on-one instructional support, materials preparation, and data collection.

Candidates should have at least two years of college or completion of the Parapro Assessment and a commitment to maintaining a supportive, confidential environment for students.