Special Education Teaching Assistant - high needs - 2026-2027

Daniel Morgan Middle School; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Public Schools, Virginia Daniel Morgan Middle School in Winchester, VA, seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 year. Primary duties include assisting students in an inclusion setting and supporting classroom staff. You will also supervise during lunch and help with paperwork.

Required: a high school diploma or equivalent, and one of: two years of college (48 credits), an associate's degree, or Parapro Assessment. Position is full-time, 10 months, 7 hours daily.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have met one of the following options: two years of college (48 credits), or an associate's degree, or have passed the Parapro Assessment (ETS).
• Proof of highly qualified certification must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students in an inclusion classroom.
• Work with individual or small groups of students in an instructional capacity.
• Supervise students during lunch and other activities.
• Assist in completing necessary paperwork.

Skills

Paraprofessional duties

Education

Two years of college (48 credits)

Associate's degree or higher

Parapro Assessment (ETS)

Job description

Special Education Teaching Assistant - high needs - 2026-2027

Winchester Public Schools, Virginia Daniel Morgan Middle School - Winchester, Virginia

Job Description

Summary: Primary responsibility is providing assistance to students receiving special education services in an inclusion classroom. As directed by the principal and classroom teacher, the teaching assistant will also: work with individual or small groups of students in an instructional capacity, supervise students during other activities such as lunch, and assist in completing necessary paperwork.

Qualifications: Applicants must meet the requirements for a Title I paraprofessional, including:

Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and

Must have metone of the following options:

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 credit hours); or
• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
• Have passed the Parapro Assessment through ETS.
• Proof of highly qualified certification must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.

Range for 2026-2027 is $19.57 to $30.14 per hour plus full benefits package.

Workday: Full time/10 month (183 days) position, 7 hours per day

Location: Daniel Morgan Middle School

Start Date: Upon hire

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sandy Shernick , Human Resources Coordinator
• 598 N. Kent St.
• Winchester, Virginia 22601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]