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Special Education Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$19/hr

... during educational activities, and during recess and lunch * Assist teacher in classroom ... Very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package * 100% of healthcare ...

KIPP

Special Education Assistant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$19/hr

... during educational activities, and during recess and lunch * Assist teacher in classroom ... Very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package * 100% of healthcare ...

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Special Education Assistant

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

$19.28 - $28.12/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Virginia Beach City Public Schools rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

314th of 628 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Classified - Position - Special Education Assistant
Job Number 3700273018
Start Date
Open Date 08/05/2026
Closing Date 08/14/2026
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting students with disabilities with achieving established goals and with personal care and mobility.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
  • Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
  • Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned teacher.
  • Assist with behavior modification as assigned by teacher.
  • Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
  • Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines.
  • Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
  • Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in and around the school and on field trips.
  • Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
  • Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with student resolution.
  • Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including clean-up.
  • Maintain various records and files.
  • Perform related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of special education population; ability to maintain files and information; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to operate adaptive equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students, and administrators.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: High School Diploma or GED.
Title I Assistants Only: Must have a minimum of 48 college credits or provide documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or have an Associate's Degree on higher. Some experience working with students with disabilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing crawling, and physical management that includes supporting individuals with impaired weight bearing or unsteady gaits, repositioning individuals in therapeutic equipment: including use of hydraulic lifts to a maximum of 100 pounds with assistance. Ability to lift over 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Reports To Principal/Designee
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/a5f3f006-0606-4d3a-bf57-56d95df3d2e9
Salary Range: From/To
Hourly rate: $19.28 - $28.12
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U10
FTE 1.000
Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr

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