Teacher Assistant - Anticipated Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted, MES

McGaheysville Elementary School; McGaheysville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McGaheysville Elementary School in McGaheysville, Virginia is seeking an Anticipated Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted to support students with disabilities. This 10-month position starts immediately and works with instructional staff to implement accommodations and behavior strategies.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and may pursue additional coursework; CPR/AED/First Aid certification is preferred and willingness to obtain it is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Two years of college or 12 undergraduate credits preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment favorable for consideration.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college or 12 credits in math/English

ParaPro Assessment preferred

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Anticipated Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted, MES

Rockingham County School Division McGaheysville Elementary School - McGaheysville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rockingham County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5973086

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Open Until Filled.

10 month position

Note: Special Education Teacher Assistants hired in Secondary Adapted programs are required to be on the RCPS approved driving list.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Candidate must possess the ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques with disabled students, as needed; willing to seek and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator(AED)/First Aid certification; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED). Two years of college, 12 undergraduate credits in math/English or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment preferred.

EEO

Salary Scale

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• David Baker , Principal
• McGaheysville Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]