Para-Educator, Special Education, 2026-2027 School Year

Culpeper County School District•Culpeper, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, this role assists the teacher in the education of students. Key responsibilities include managing student behavior, assisting with hygiene and self-help, recordkeeping, providing instructional assistance, ensuring classroom safety and organization, and interacting with students, staff, and administration.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education development diploma (GED).
Evidence of successful completion of Para-Professional Assessment, which accesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading, and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
Ability to read and understand instructions, teaching materials and/or guides.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with diverse populations.
Ability to successfully supervise students.
Ability to follow instructions with a minimum of direction.
Ability to follow and give clear directions.
Ability to work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines.
Ability to work without immediate supervision in direct one-on-one and small group instruction.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to carry out behavior management plans and conduct academic progress monitoring and testing.
Ability to adapt to individual needs of teachers and students and work with interruptions.
Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of student information.
Ability to perform general clerical duties including record keeping and filing.
Ability to accept, understand and relate to students who have behavioral, emotional, learning, or physical disabilities.
Ability to assist students in the use of computers in the classroom.
Ability to use standard office and classroom equipment.
Ability to physically perform duties specific to the job assignment with or without accommodations.
Willingness to be trained and updated in first aid and CPR, safety/security, and behavior management procedures.

Responsibilities

Observes and supervises classroom activities during the course of the instruction day to maintain a controlled and safe environment.
Assists the teacher in the physical setup and cleanup of the classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities.
Provides one-on-one and group instruction after initial instruction by the teacher.
Monitors students during bathroom breaks, lunch time, recess, and field trips.
Assists students with self-help (including toileting and/or feeding), gross motor and social skills in all classroom settings.
Assists students to and from buses and/or parent pick-up and drop-off.
Communicates rules, expectations, and consequences to the students.
Assists and reinforces classroom and individual behavior plans as directed by the teacher.
Collects data on student progress as defined by the teacher.
Provides struggling learners with prompts and cues related to teacher instruction.
Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records and reports including attendance records, daily charts of student progress, lunch count, emergency information, student files/records, and other various related forms.
Provides coverage for teaching staff as needed.
Maintains awareness of fire safety procedures, earthquake preparation and all other emergency contingency plans.
Attends training regarding safety/security and behavior management as requested.
Provides academic and behavioral support for students with IEPs in the general and special education settings.
Implements Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.
Models appropriate behavior for students.
Performs other duties as assigned.