Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, General, PES

Plains Elementary School; Timberville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains Elementary School in Timberville, Virginia is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support disabled students and collaborate with staff. The role is a 10-month position beginning immediately and located within the Rockingham County School Division facilities.

The candidate should be able to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification and commit to ongoing learning of specialized instructional techniques. Paraprofessional experience is preferred for this year's assignment.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Two years of college, 12 undergraduate credits in math/English or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment preferred.

Skills

Empathy toward disabled students

Teamwork

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college (12 credits in math/English)

ParaPro certification preferred

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, General, PES

Rockingham County School Division Plains Elementary School - Timberville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5936160
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Open Until Filled. For the 2026-27 school year only.

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

• Alisa Sims , Principal
• Plains Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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