Special Education Teacher Assistant -- Autism & Visual Impairment Support

NavitasPartners

Leesburg, VAFull-timePosted Apr 7, 2026

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

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• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to students with visual impairments
• Support classroom instruction and structured educational activities
• Apply behavioral intervention and reinforcement strategies
• Assist with communication development and social skills training
• Support student mobility, navigation, and transitions throughout the school day
• Maintain a safe, organized, and structured classroom environment
• Document student participation, progress, and behavioral observations
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, therapists, and support staff
Visual Impairment Support Responsibilities
• Work under the supervision of a licensed Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired
• Assist students in accessing instructional materials and classroom content
• Support orientation and mobility within the classroom and school environment
• Provide individualized assistance tailored to each student’s visual and sensory needs
Qualifications
• Prior experience working with special education students preferred
• Experience supporting students with autism, multiple disabilities, or visual impairments is highly desirable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patient, reliable, and student-centered approach

For more details contact at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

Qualifications

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Patient, reliable, and student-centered approach

Benefits

  • You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront

Responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) under teacher guidance
  • Provide dedicated 1:1 support to students with visual impairments
  • Support classroom instruction and structured educational activities
  • Apply behavioral intervention and reinforcement strategies
  • Assist with communication development and social skills training
  • Support student mobility, navigation, and transitions throughout the school day
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and structured classroom environment
  • Document student participation, progress, and behavioral observations
  • Collaborate with teachers, specialists, therapists, and support staff
  • Visual Impairment Support Responsibilities
  • Work under the supervision of a licensed Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired
  • Assist students in accessing instructional materials and classroom content
  • Support orientation and mobility within the classroom and school environment
  • Provide individualized assistance tailored to each student’s visual and sensory needs


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