Special Ed Instructional Assistant - MES

Special Ed Instructional Assistant•MES Accomack County Public Schools

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•PARKSLEY, Virginia This job is also posted in Accomack County School District Job Details

Job ID:

5769401

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant•SPED

Contract Length:

181 Days

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Job Summary The position is responsible for assisting teachers in meeting the special needs of students to help them achieve their academic and social potential. Essential Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the duties herein described. Supports the teacher in special education classes with all aspects of the day, including instruction, reviews, and behavior interventions. Ensures compliance with assignments and extracurricular duties outlined by the teacher and/or principal teacher in implementing daily and long-range lesson plans; provides instructional support and remediation during academic lessons and various activities. Provides functional support with daily life skills. Assists the teacher in preparing the classroom and instructional materials. Monitors students in the classroom and provides coverage when the teacher is away. Assumes a fair share of the classroom duties as outlined by the classroom teacher. Monitors classroom behaviors, follows behavior plans, and assists students with adaptive behavior skills. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications ParaPro Certification. At least one (1) year of successful work experience. Previous experience working with special education students is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to comply with contracted work hour schedules. Knowledge of and ability to comply with all school board policies and State laws relative to special education classroom operations. Ability to plan and utilize time effectively. Exhibits the necessary physical, mental, and emotional abilities to fulfill the duties outlined by the teacher and principal, with a focus on character and leadership qualities. Ability to work with special education students. Have good physical and emotional health. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in regular classrooms, outdoors, and on thephonee; physical agility to lift to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties are usually 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. Clearance Criminal Justice Background check, Fingerprinting, TB Assessment Supervision Exercised None Supervision Received Principal and/or Special Education Teacher This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal Administrator. Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time. The Accomack County School System is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin, or military service in its employment practices.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$23,174 to $35,604 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required