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

Anova Education; Dayton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant in Dayton, Virginia. This 10-month position requires working one-on-one with a student who has special needs. Candidates must demonstrate empathy and the ability to maintain effective relationships with students and staff.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and preferably have some college education. The role also requires a willingness to learn specialized instructional techniques and maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students.
• Willingness to learn CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Work one on one with a student.
• Develop effective working relationships.
• Work cooperatively with others.

Skills

Empathy towards disabled students

Cooperative teamwork

Learning specialized techniques

Effective communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED

Two years of college with 12 undergraduate credits in math/English

Job description

Open Until Filled. This position works one on one with a student.

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.

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