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

Pleasant Valley Elementary School; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Harrisonburg, Virginia seeks a Teacher Assistant for an anticipated Special Education program. The 10-month position requires a high school diploma (GED acceptable) and may require ParaPro or related coursework; CPR/AED/First Aid certification is encouraged.

You will work collaboratively with staff to support disabled students in adapted settings. Starting date is immediate, with a focus on compassionate, cooperative service and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college or 12 credits in math/English preferred.
• Willing to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification.

Skills

CPR/AED/First Aid

Empathy toward students

Communication with stakeholders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college / 12 credits in math/English or ParaPro preferred

Job description

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

Rockingham County School Division Pleasant Valley Elementary School - Harrisonburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5956522

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 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

Job Description

Salary Scale

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pam Dowrey , Principal
• Pleasant Valley Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]