Teaching Assistant - 2026-2027

Frederick Douglass Elementary School; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Douglass Elementary School in Winchester, VA is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Primary duties include providing instructional assistance to elementary students, supporting the classroom teacher, and supervising students during lunch and transitions.

Qualified candidates must meet Title I paraprofessional requirements (high school diploma or equivalent, and one of: two years college, associate degree, or Parapro ETS).

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• Must have met one of the following options: two years of study (48 credits) OR an associate's degree OR passed the Parapro Assessment through ETS.
• Proof of highly qualified certification must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance to elementary students.
• Work with individuals or small groups as directed by the principal and classroom teacher.
• Supervise students during lunch and other activities.
• Assist in completing necessary paperwork.

Education

Two years of college study (48 credit hours)

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Teaching Assistant - 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5976078

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Summary:

Primary responsibility is to provide instructional assistance to elementary school students. As directed by the principal and classroom teacher, the teaching assistant will also: work with individual or small groups of students in an instructional capacity, supervise students during other activities such as lunch, and assist in completing necessary paperwork.

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the requirements for a Title I paraprofessional, including:

Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and

Must have metoneof the following options:

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 credit hours); or
• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
• Have passed the Parapro Assessment through ETS.
• Proof of highly qualified certification must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.

Salary:

2026-2027 Range for salary is $17.51 to $26.97 per hour plus full benefits package.

Workday: Full time/10 month (183 days) position, 7.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Location

Frederick Douglass Elementary School

Start Date

Upon Hire

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sandy Shernick , Human Resources Coordinator
• 598 N. Kent St.
• Winchester, Virginia 22601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]