Teacher Assistant SY 2026-2027

Special Education Department; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizons Regional Education Center Special Education Department in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant for SY 2026-2027. Under direct or general supervision, provides assistance to a special education classroom teacher to support students with disabilities in a public separate day school setting.

The role includes supporting instructional, behavioral, social-emotional and physical needs, working with individuals and small groups to meet IEP goals, and helping students

Qualifications

• Associates degree and/or Parapro certification and experience working with children or young adults with Autism or Emotional Disabilities.
• Virginia Autism paraprofessional certificate/RBT Certification preferred.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional, behavioral, social-emotional and physical needs of students with disabilities.
• Support students in small groups to meet IEP goals and transition toward less restrictive settings.
• Provide supervision in a public separate day school program for autism, intellectual disabilities, and emotional disabilities.

Skills

Autism experience

Emotional disabilities experience

Student support

Education

Associates degree or Parapro certification

Job description

New Horizons Regional Education Center Special Education Department - Newport News, Virginia

Starting Date: Immediately

Teacher Assistant SY 2026-2027

New Horizons Regional Education Center Special Education Department - Newport News, Virginia

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:Under direct or general supervision, provides assistance to a special education classroom teacher, performing a variety of tasks relating to the instructional, behavioral, social-emotional, and/or physical needs of students with disabilities in a special education, public separate day school setting; works with individual students and small groups to help students adapt to the school environment and to achieve the goals and objectives in their individualized education plan (IEP), and to continue to work toward the goal of returning to a less restrictive educational setting and/or preparing for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. The assistant provides assistance and supervision for students in a public separate day school program designed to support students with an autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and/or emotional disabilities.

Models the NHREC Strategic Plan values: Equity, Engagement, Experience, Collaboration, Career Readiness, and Empowerment. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:Associates degree and/or Parapro certification and experience working with children or young adults with Autism or Emotional Disabilities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability. Virginia Autism paraprofessional certificate/RBT Certification preferred. Valid Virginia Driver's License

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27,489 to $44,275 Based on Education and Experience

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required