Behavior Support Assistant, WSPMS

Young World Physical Education; Dayton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockingham County School Division is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant for Wilbur Pence Middle School in Dayton, Virginia. The 10-month, full-time position supports students with behavioral, social, and emotional needs and requires a compassionate, trained approach.

Starting date is immediate, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and data collection to guide interventions. The role demands readiness for training in Mandt Restraint and Seclusion and CPR, plus the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or GED, two years of college, or ParaPro preferred.
• Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is required.
• Must be willing to participate in training designed specifically for the position; and must be willing to be certified in Mandt Restraint and Seclusion and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Skills

Empathy toward children

Strong communication

Training readiness

Data collection basics

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Two years of college

ParaPro preferred

Job description

Rockingham County School Division Wilbur Pence Middle School - Dayton, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Behavior Support Assistant, WSPMS

Rockingham County School Division Wilbur Pence Middle School - Dayton, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rockingham County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5880269

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Open Until Filled.
10 month position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward children demonstrating a high level of need and/or intensive behavioral/social/emotional support; strong interpersonal and effective communication skills; willing to be trained and learn specialized evidenced based behavioral strategies; strong decision making and problem solving skills; strong ability to be flexible and remain calm when children demonstrate challenging behavior; strong ability to follow directions, carry out instructions and complete assigned tasks; basic understanding of data collection; and strong ability to work independently and on teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development certificate (GED), two years of college, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment preferred. Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is required. Must be willing to participate in training designed specifically for the position; and must be willing to be certified in Mandt Restraint and Seclusion and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

EEO

Job Description

Salary Scale

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Teresa Shank , Principal
• Wilbur Pence Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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