Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted, MES

Young World Physical Education

McGaheysville (VA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institute is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant for Special Education at McGaheysville Elementary School. The candidate will support disabled students in their learning journey and work collaboratively with teachers. This full-time position requires empathy, communication skills, and a willingness to obtain CPR certification. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with some college experience preferred. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude towards disabled students.
Willingness to learn specialized management techniques for disabled students.
Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid required.

Responsibilities

Support disabled students in an educational setting.
Collaborate with teachers and staff to promote student success.

Skills

Empathy towards disabled students

Cooperative teamwork

Specialized instructional techniques

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college with 12 credits in math/English or passing ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted, MES

Rockingham County School Division, McGaheysville Elementary School - McGaheysville, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5633690

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 08, 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; be willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques with disabled students, as needed; be 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 Statement

EEO

Position Type

Full-Time

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