Para-Educator, Special Education

Culpeper County School District A.G. Richardson Elementary
- Culpeper, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Culpeper County School District A.G. Richardson Elementary
- Culpeper, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Culpeper County Public Schools

Job : 5907038
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, assists the teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; hygiene and self-help, recordkeeping, instructional assistance; classroom safety, security and organization; and interaction and communication with students, staff and administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• 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;
• After initial instruction by teacher, provides one-on-one and group instruction;
• 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 teacher;
• Collects data on student progress as defined by 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 IEP’s in the general and special education settings;
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans as directed;
• Models appropriate behavior for students;
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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…