Top 14 Special assistant Jobs in Roanoke, Va

SPED Instructional Assistant - Elementary
Roanoke City School District —Roanoke, VA
- $16.87 - $25.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Word processing
Instructional Assistant - Special Education (2026-2027 School Year)
Botetourt County Public Schools —Daleville, VA
- $18,451 - $42,295 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
Special Education Case Manager
Encircle —Roanoke, VA
- From $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Teacher - Enrichment
Encircle —Roanoke, VA
- From $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Instructional Assistant
HopeTree Family Svc —Salem, VA
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Tuition reimbursement
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Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education
Roanoke City School District —Roanoke, VA
- $51,411 - $88,416 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Special Education Case Manager
Minnick Schools —Roanoke, VA
- From $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Special Education Teacher - Teacher of Vision Impairment
Roanoke City School District —Roanoke, VA
- $51,411 - $88,416 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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Executive Director of Special Education and Exceptional Learners
Roanoke City School District —Roanoke, VA
- $105,456 - $175,427 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- English
- Office
Special Education Teacher - Teacher of the Deaf / Hearing Impairment
Roanoke City School District —Roanoke, VA
- $51,411 - $88,416 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
2026-2027 EMES Paraprofessional - Special Education
Montgomery County School District [VA] —Elliston, VA
- $26,077.50 - $45,727.05 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
2026-2027 EMES Paraprofessional - Special Education
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School —Elliston, VA
- $26,077.50 - $45,727.05 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
3d
Geotechnical Project Manager – Special Project Group
ECS Ltd —Roanoke, VA
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Management
- Research
- Mid-level
2026-2027 Special Education Teacher
Craig County Public Schools —New Castle, VA
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Public school

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SPED Instructional Assistant - Elementary

Roanoke City School District -
Roanoke, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$16.87 - $25.70 an hour

Qualifications

General academic student support
Student supervision
Grade entry
Some college
Computer operation
Phone answering
Assistive technology training
Classroom active supervision
In-person tutoring
Academic test scoring
Behavioral standards enforcement in schools
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Mathematics tutoring
Communication accessibility accommodations
Patient transfer methods
Word processing
Reading aloud activities for children
Writing skills
Copy machines
Student record keeping
Filing
Educational material preparation
Housekeeping assistance
Small group instruction
Physical assistance for special education students
Assisting with ADLs
Individualized instructions
Math
Classroom organization for children
Collaboration with other professionals for student support

Full Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Works “alongside of” a licensed teacher to support individual or small groups of students with special needs instructionally, behaviorally, and at times physically to assist them in learning skills for life.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are typical for a paraprofessional position. There might be extra duties, which are not listed below, that logically relate to the paraprofessional position. Other duties may be required and assigned. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, administration reserves the right to revise the job description.

Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials/activities.
Assists students to reinforce material already presented through special efforts and repetitions; preparing and maintaining files and reports; as well as assisting with data collection.
Assists classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
Assists in providing individual and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students’ abilities.
Assists in reinforcing and maintaining standards of student’s behavior, created and implemented by the classroom teacher.
Assists the classroom teacher in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Assists in caring for the cleanliness of the classroom by periodically washing dishes, wiping surfaces, laundry, refilling items, etc. (based on environmental needs in certain classrooms).
Conducts learning exercises with small groups of students.
Assists with instructing students on use of technology or augmentative communication devices.
Assists students in developing problem solving skills and language skills as planned by the classroom teacher.
Alerts the teacher to strengths, challenges, and special needs of individual students at an appropriate time (i.e. not in front of the student, if a negative comment).
Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary, as it pertains to physical and behavioral needs.
Assists in scoring quizzes, tests, and other assessments as well as entering data into a computer where appropriate.
Checks students’ work for compliance with teacher's instructions (i.e. provides feedback to the student on missed items, but does not do the work for the student).
Assists students with content area skills (math, reading, writing, spelling, history, etc.), which may include reading aloud to the student.
Demonstrates confidentiality when maintaining individual records for each student.
Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays; prepares displays; decorates classroom.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assists in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Helps maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on tasks as specified in the classroom teachers’ behavior management plan or for individual student behavior plans.
Performs a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required.
Selects and checks out library materials for teacher's use, as requested by the classroom teacher.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in a classroom setting; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to effectively manage students’ needs and behavior while collaborating with other school staff; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students, and associates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have a minimum of two years college experience OR successfully completed Parapro Assessment. Individuals who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. Applicants must satisfy Title I Instructional employment eligibility requirements. See Job Grades information related to years college education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, going up/down stairs, and repetitive motions (sometimes for extended periods of time); occasionally running may be required to keep students in proximity; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and noise. This position may require training that enables the paraprofessional to lift/transfer students from one location to another, in order to assist with daily living needs/skills. In certain classrooms, this position may also require training that enables the paraprofessional to provide medical/self-care needs (i.e. hand washing, feeding, diapering, etc.).

This position requires the ability to communicate (oral and written), coordinate, instruct, compute, and to evaluate on a consistent and on-going basis. Mental stamina in staying on target with learning activities for the full class, small groups and individual students; remain alert to student behaviors/safety needs and medical needs in the classroom and recall established/legal procedures in getting needs met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily in a classroom setting: inside environment, exposure to illnesses such

as colds and flu; classroom management needs of instructing and guiding multiple students; work environment is combination of instruction to small groups and 1 on 1, multiple activities going on at once, quiet assignments and interactive assignments and on-going monitoring. Exposure to outside elements may occur during transitions, field trips, and recess.

RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Hayley Poland - Title IX Coordinator (540) 853-1393.

For inquiries regarding employment non-discrimination policies please contact Human Resources at 853-2502.

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special assistant jobs in roanoke, va

SPED Instructional Assistant - Elementary

Instructional Assistant - Special Education (2026-2027 School Year)

Special Education Case Manager

Assistant Teacher - Enrichment

Instructional Assistant

Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education

Special Education Case Manager

Special Education Teacher - Teacher of Vision Impairment

Executive Director of Special Education and Exceptional Learners

Special Education Teacher - Teacher of the Deaf / Hearing Impairment

2026-2027 EMES Paraprofessional - Special Education

2026-2027 EMES Paraprofessional - Special Education

Geotechnical Project Manager – Special Project Group

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