Special Education Teacher Assistant- all schools (2026-2027 School Year Only)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools•Harrisonburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Position for 2025-2026 School Year Only Position: Special Education Instructional Assistant Reports to: Principal Contract: 200 Days Salary Scale: Teacher Assistant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Revised: 9/2010, 1/2021, 6/2022 POSITION SUMMARY: Assist, tutor, and or support special education student/students with the requirements of regular/special education classes.

Requirements

Possess high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency certificate.
Has completed the Virginia General Assembly training requirements for paraprofessional who are assigned to work with a teacher who has primary oversight of students with Autism Disorder (ASD) or will complete such training within 60 days of employment (or transfer to this role) with Harrisonburg City Public Schools.
Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Familiarity with equity and inclusion frameworks.
Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
Respects the worth, dignity and individual differences of others.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to diverse audiences to foster professional relationships and express and/or exchange ideas.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in the use of a variety of office/instructional equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and email.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and the community.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the student with the requirements of the regular/special education classroom teachers and the goals defined in his/her I.E.P. (Individualized Educational Plan)
Inform the regular/special education teachers of any special information or problems about the individual student that relates to his/her academic/social success in their classes. (Behavior checklist may be a part of documentation.)
Assist the teachers in the preparation of classroom materials that relate to the needs of this student.
Provide one-on-one academic tutoring/socially appropriate modeling with this student as necessary.
Attend classes with this student when needed. (Assist with notes, review, behavior modification issues, etc. that will help this student academically and socially.)
Keep the regular/special education teachers continually informed on the student’s academic and behavioral progress.
Assume supervision duties as assigned.
Work with small groups of special education students as directed.
Prepare daily attendance/lunch counts and take to proper location.
Take students to/from classroom for any necessary medications.
Assist with specific medical/physical issues as directed by the teacher (may include toileting support).
Willing to learn how to connect and use assistive technology
Takes all industry standard precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains appropriate state licensure; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.
Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.
Actively participates in and attends all required meetings.
Maintains confidentiality when appropriate.
Complies with and supports school division policies, regulations, procedures, and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
Effectively performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.