Special Education 1:1 Assistant — Full-Time, 10-Month Role

John Wayland Elementary School; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

John Wayland Elementary School in Bridgewater, Virginia is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant 1:1 to support a student with disabilities in a 10-month assignment at JWES.

The position starts immediately and requires a high school diploma or GED, plus two years of college; ParaPro is preferred. CPR/AED/First Aid certification is encouraged. You will assist the lead teacher, implement accommodations, and foster positive relationships with the student, family, and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain empathetic attitude toward disabled students.
• Work cooperatively with others in a positive manner.
• Willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques with disabled students.
• Willing to seek and maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Empathetic attitude

Cooperative teamwork

Effective communication

Willingness to learn specialized tech

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college

ParaPro assessment preferred

Tools

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

John Wayland Elementary School in Bridgewater, Virginia is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant 1:1 to support a student with disabilities in a 10-month assignment at JWES.

The position starts immediately and requires a high school diploma or GED, plus two years of college; ParaPro is preferred. CPR/AED/First Aid certification is encouraged. You will assist the lead teacher, implement accommodations, and foster positive relationships with the student, family, and staff.