Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant 1:1, Adapted, EES

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

Job summary

Elkton Elementary School in Elkton, Virginia seeks a Teacher Assistant - Special Education to support 1:1 students in Adapted programs. The role is a 10-month position with immediate starting date and requires collaborative work with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional activities for disabled students, maintaining a safe learning environment, and pursuing CPR/AED/First Aid certification as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college or 12 undergrad credits in math/English or ParaPro preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support disabled students in classroom and assist with instruction as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to monitor student progress.
• Maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Empathy toward disabled students

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college / 12 credits in math or English

ParaPro Assessment preferred

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant 1:1, Adapted, EES

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This job is also posted in Rockingham County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5936174

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 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

• Heather Smith , Principal
• Elkton Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]