2026-2027 Para Educator - Special Education (Student Support)

Job Description

Title:   PARA-EDUCATOR - STUDENT SUPPORT

Additional Compensation:
This position may be eligible for the following supplements: $5000 for assignment to a BSC, CSC, or MSD classroom and $3000 for extensive personal care. (Supplement amounts, if applicable, will be pro-rated for positions beginning after the start of the school year).

Primary Function:

Performs assigned duties related to the learning process by providing student behavioral support and reinforcement under the direction/supervision of the building administrator and Behavior Support Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or higher; or high school diploma or equivalent with additional 48 semester credit hours from accredited institutions; or high school diploma or equivalent in addition to passing a rigorous test as approved by VDOE or YCSD for purposes of determining highly qualified status for teacher assistants.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, school staff, and parents.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform a variety of routine and complex tasks with minimum supervision.
• Basic knowledge and/or experience related to area of assignment.
• Awareness of various characteristics of students with special needs.
• Willingness to serve all students.
• Ability to collect and effectively communicate student specific data both orally and in writing.
• Demonstration of initiative and self-direction.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform all job related responsibilities.
• Ability to move about in classrooms to monitor students with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Ability to monitor and support expected student behavior in all academic and non-academic settings.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned duties related to the learning process including implementing evidence-based practices.
• Monitor and assist students under the direction/supervision of the building administrator.
• Assist teachers in the maintenance and organization of a safe classroom.
• Participate in professional development activities related to area of assignment.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and information.
• Collect, share and interpret data related to student behavior.
• Follow established YCSD policies and procedures at all time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Behavior Support Specialist

Terms of Employment: Ten months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.