Special Education; Resource) Instructional Aide - Stewart Middle School

Vacancy:
Special Education (Resource) Instructional Aide
- Stewart Middle School

Augusta County Public Schools Stewart Middle School - 118 Fort Defiance Road Fort Defiance, VA 24437 - Fort Defiance, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Vacancy:
Special Education (Resource) Instructional Aide
- Stewart Middle School Augusta County Public Schools - 118 Fort Defiance Road Fort Defiance, VA 24437 - Fort Defiance, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5904971
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

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Full-Time Special Education Instructional Aide - Resource Classroom
- Stewart Middle School

* Please indicate schools of preference in the application.

Reports To: Classroom Teacher, Principal

Salary Scale: Support Scale N1 - 7.5 hours/183 days

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Salary Range: $22,039-$23,194;
Full-Benefits (including retirement and health insurance)

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

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher(s) to coordinate instructional efforts;
• Assists in delivering instructions to students;
• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate, students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs);
• Assists classroom teacher(s) in preparing and developing various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, centers, and graphs;
• Assists students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts;
• Maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.);
• Assists teacher(s) in maintaining a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
• Assists in ensuring the adequate safe supervision of all students;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Assists the teacher(s) in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed;
• Assists in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students from one learning environment to another;
• Assists in the proper maintenance of students' records, under supervision and/or direction of classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s);
• Attends required meetings and in services;
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; ability to learn and use specialized instructional/management techniques as needed; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, and staff.

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED).

Candidate must possess good moral character.

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment, materials, and/or students up to 60 pounds may be required. Occasional lifting, movement, and transferring of students may be required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.

Other limited physical activities may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional attendance to parent…