Teacher Assistant, Special Education

Vets Hired

  • Norfolk, Virginia
  • 4 days ago
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    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Audiovisualunmatched
    • Child Developmentunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Crisis Interventionunmatched
    • Faculty Administrationunmatched
    • First Aidunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Special Educationunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

    Description

    Job Summary

    Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 6.5 Hours/Day; 182 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year; Grade GG

    Provides assistance to a special education classroom teacher by supporting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in general or special education settings. Assists with classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities.

    Education and Experience

    • Completion of at least sixty (60) college credit hours from an accredited college or university or a score of 455 on the Department of Education Para-Pro exam.

    • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children, including experience with special education students in a classroom setting.

    • At least two (2) years of relevant experience preferred.

    • Associate degree preferred.

    • Citizenship, residency, or valid work authorization required.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Provide instructional support to teachers in managing and instructing special education students.

    • Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development, group interaction, health, safety, and first aid practices.

    • Work with individuals and small groups to develop fine and gross motor skills.

    • Perform instructional and clerical tasks to assist with daily classroom activities.

    • Support learning tasks such as explaining lessons, prompting participation, monitoring tests, and assisting with instructional activities.

    • Work across various educational settings including pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, general education classrooms, special education classrooms, and computer labs.

    • Assist students with varying levels of mental and physical disabilities.

    • Provide support in alternative learning classes as needed.

    • Operate office and audio-visual equipment.

    • Assist in therapeutic crisis intervention and accelerated learning program monitoring and recordkeeping.

    • Escort students to the library, playground, lunchroom, resource classes, restrooms, and field trips.

    • Assist students with physical and sanitation needs; may work one-on-one or with small groups.

    • Monitor students in the absence of the teacher.

    • Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, including managing disruptive behavior when necessary.

    • Perform physical duties including continuous standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 pounds), and physical restraint when required.

    • Demonstrate sensitivity to the impact of physical and mental disabilities on student behavior.

    • Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and administrators.

    • Work under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher and administrative personnel.

    • Perform additional duties as assigned.

    Working Place:

    Norfolk, Virginia, United States

    Company :

    2026 March 12 Virtual - Norfolk Public Schools

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorfolk, Virginia
    Websitehttps://x.com/VetsHiredAi

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