Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted
Not Disclosed•TemporaryOn-site
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About the Role
This is a 10-month position for a Special Education Teacher Assistant supporting students in Secondary Adapted programs. The role is designed to foster an inclusive learning environment where empathy and cooperation are central to daily interactions.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates must be willing to learn specialized instructional and management techniques tailored for disabled students. A core part of the role involves developing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Certification Requirements
To ensure student safety, assistants are required to seek and maintain current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid.
Driving Requirement
Please note: Special Education Teacher Assistants hired for Secondary Adapted programs are required to be on the RCPS approved driving list.
Hiring Process
This position is open until filled. Interested candidates should review the full job description and salary scale for further details.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMaintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students
- check_circleWork cooperatively with staff in a positive manner
- check_circleLearn specialized instructional and management techniques
- check_circleCommunicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
- check_circleMaintain current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or GED
- verifiedWillingness to maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification
- verifiedPreferred: 2 years of college or 12 undergraduate credits in math/English
- verifiedPreferred: Passing score on ParaPro Assessment
- verifiedRequired to be on RCPS approved driving list for Secondary Adapted programs
Nice to Have
Two years of college, 12 undergraduate credits in math/English or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: CPR, Aed, First Aid.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Frequently asked questions about Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted at Rockingham County Public Schools
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In this Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted at Rockingham County Public Schools role, you will maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; work cooperatively with staff in a positive manner; learn specialized instructional and management techniques; and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
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To qualify for the Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted at Rockingham County Public Schools position, applicants should have: High school diploma or GED; Willingness to maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification; Preferred: 2 years of college or 12 undergraduate credits in math/English; Preferred: Passing score on ParaPro Assessment; and Required to be on RCPS approved driving list for Secondary Adapted programs.
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Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted at Rockingham County Public Schools is based in On-site. This is a on-site role.
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Rockingham County Public Schools has listed this Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted role as on-site.
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Candidates for Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted at Rockingham County Public Schools should have entry level.
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Key skills for Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted at Rockingham County Public Schools include CPR; Aed; and First Aid.
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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or GED required.
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Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted at Rockingham County Public Schools is part of the teaching job category on Recrutus.