Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted for 2026-2027, WSPMS

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

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year at Wilbur Pence Middle School in Dayton, Virginia. This full-time position focuses on providing support to disabled students, requiring empathy, effective communication, and a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must also be willing to attain CPR and First Aid certifications. The application is open until filled, with a starting date of August 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students.
• Willing to learn CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Effective communication with students, parents, and staff required.

Skills

Empathetic attitude toward disabled students

Ability to work cooperatively

Communication skills

Willingness to learn specialized techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 undergraduate credits in math/English

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted for 2026-2027, WSPMS

Rockingham County School Division Wilbur Pence Middle School - Dayton, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5685522
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

This is a 10 month position and will remain open until filled.

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 Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Must be on the RCPS approved driving list.

Contact Information

• Teresa Shank, Principal
• Wilbur Pence Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

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