Teacher Assistant - Anticipated Special Education Teacher Assistant, General, JWES

John Wayland Elementary School; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

John Wayland Elementary School in Bridgewater, Virginia is seeking an anticipated Special Education Teacher Assistant. The 10-month position supports a classroom under the Rockingham County School Division.

Immediate starting date and full-time hours accompany this role. Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, with college coursework in math/English preferred and CPR/AED/First Aid certification pursued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher in managing classroom activities.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Empathetic attitude

Cooperative team player

CPR/AED/First Aid

Clear communication with students/tegu

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college / 12 credits math or English

ParaPro preferred

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Anticipated Special Education Teacher Assistant, General, JWES

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This job is also posted in Rockingham County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5987156

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Open Until Filled.

10 month position

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

• Douglas Granger , Principal
• John Wayland Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]