Special Education Assistant for Autism & Emotional Disabilities

Special Education Department; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizons Regional Education Center Special Education Department in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant for SY 2026-2027. Under direct or general supervision, provides assistance to a special education classroom teacher to support students with disabilities in a public separate day school setting.

The role includes supporting instructional, behavioral, social-emotional and physical needs, working with individuals and small groups to meet IEP goals, and helping students

Qualifications

• Associates degree and/or Parapro certification and experience working with children or young adults with Autism or Emotional Disabilities.
• Virginia Autism paraprofessional certificate/RBT Certification preferred.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional, behavioral, social-emotional and physical needs of students with disabilities.
• Support students in small groups to meet IEP goals and transition toward less restrictive settings.
• Provide supervision in a public separate day school program for autism, intellectual disabilities, and emotional disabilities.

Skills

Autism experience

Emotional disabilities experience

Student support

Education

Associates degree or Parapro certification

Job description

New Horizons Regional Education Center Special Education Department in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant for SY 2026-2027. Under direct or general supervision, provides assistance to a special education classroom teacher to support students with disabilities in a public separate day school setting.

The role includes supporting instructional, behavioral, social-emotional and physical needs, working with individuals and small groups to meet IEP goals, and helping students