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Teacher Assistant 2026-2027 SY

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Special Education Department

Newport News, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/18/2026

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Teacher Assistant 2026-2027 SY New Horizons Regional Education Center Special Education Department - Newport News, Virginia This job is also posted in New Horizons Regional Education Centers Job Details

Job ID:

5782256

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Immediately 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

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Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required