Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Young World Physical Education; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg James City School District in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant - Special Education to support instructional procedures and reinforce activities as prescribed by the teacher to provide additional time for instruction and guidance.

The role involves assisting students individually or in groups, collecting progress data, maintaining records, and supporting transitions and safety within the learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Autism paraprofessional training completed as required.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Basic computing and spelling skills.
• Confidentiality and safeguarding of children's welfare.
• Experience in nursing, childcare, or special education preferred.
• Ability to work well with teachers, parents, students and administrators.
• Special Education Aide II requires 48 college credits.

Responsibilities

• Prepares classroom materials and arranges environments for diverse students.
• Works with individuals, small groups, or whole classes as assigned by the teacher.
• Collects data on student performance as directed by the teacher.
• Observes progress and maintains accurate student records.
• Accompanies students for lunch, field trips, and transitions between activities.
• Assists with social, emotional and physical needs and classroom discipline.
• Monitors safety during various school activities.

Skills

Clear communication

Computing & spelling

Patience & dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credit hours (Special Education Aide II)

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Williamsburg James City School District JAMES RIVER ELEMENTARY - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Williamsburg-James City County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5883373

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Grade: U02, U03 (Unified)

Revision Date: January 1, 2016

Location: Elementary/Middle/High School

Job Summary

Assists the teacher in implementing instructional procedures and objectives. Reinforces and implements instructional activities as prescribed by the teacher to provide additional time for instruction and guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares classroom materials in accordance with needs of children; assumes partial responsibility for arranging and decorating the classroom environments to fit the needs of, and interests of, young developmentally delayed, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, and/or other special education students. Encourages and assists students develop self-help skills.
• Works with individuals, small groups, or large groups of students as assigned by teacher.
• Collects data on student performance and progress as directed by the teacher.
• Observes and monitors students' progress and emotional behavior. Assists in maintaining complete and accurate student records.
• Accompanies students to and from lunchroom, buses, and on field trips. Escorts children as needed to classroom activities.
• Assists the teacher with classroom discipline. Assists classroom teacher in providing for the social, emotional, and physical needs of special education students. Takes appropriate action in instances of special medical needs.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assists students in preparing for the transition from the self-contained class to the mainstream when appropriate.
• Provides input to the teacher in planning daily and long-range programs for students.
• Assists in skills practice and reinforcement activities previously introduced by the teacher, either individually or in small groups.
• Performs clerical duties, including preparing and operating audiovisual equipment, photocopying, laminating, typing, and other computer related skills. Checks and updates files, attendance, and other classroom operation records. Maintains a clean and orderly environment.
• Participates in school and district staff development programs and scheduled meetings.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• As of September 1, 2014, all exceptional education instructional assistants must complete the required autism paraprofessional training as outlined by the Virginia Department of Education and provide documentation to Human Resources to be eligible for employment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computing and spelling skills required.
• Concern for general welfare of children, ability to accept and support all children, and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in nursing, childcare, or special education preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students, and administrators.
• Patience, flexibility, dependability, interest, punctuality, and ability to follow directions.
• Special Education Aide II: completion of a minimum of 48 hours of college credit.

Supervision Exercised

Monitors classroom activities in absence of the teacher.

Supervision Received

Performs duties under the supervision of principal. Reports directly to the teacher to whom assigned; receives annual performance evaluation from principal.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Subject to a wide variety of behavioral situations associated with developmentally-delayed students. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Duties may involve risk resulting from attending to students’ physical or sanitation/hygiene needs. Significant standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing and pulling. Must have the ability to lift or move 50 lbs.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$16.22 to $22.37 Per Hour

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]