Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, General for 2026-2027, JCMES

Rockingham County School Division

Broadway (VA)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Rockingham County School Division is seeking a Teacher Assistant for John C. Myers Elementary School in Broadway, VA to support Special Education students.

The position is a 10-month contract for the 2026-27 school year, with immediate starting date and full-time hours. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and may provide two years of college coursework or 12 credits in math/English, with ParaPro preferred.

Qualifications

Ability to maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students.
Willingness to learn specialized instructional/management techniques with disabled students.
Willingness to seek and maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Empathy toward students with special…

Cooperation with others

Communication with students, parents,,

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college / 12 credits in math or English

ParaPro Assessment preferred

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, General for 2026-2027, JCMES

Rockingham County School Division John C. Myers Elementary School - Broadway, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5901932

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Open Until Filled. This is a one year only contract (for 2026-27 School Year.)

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.

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Salary Scale

Position Type: Full-Time

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