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Winchester Public Schools
Special Education Teaching Assistant - high needs - 2026-2027
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,852 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Summary:
Primary responsibility is providing assistance to students receiving special education services in an inclusion classroom. 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 met one of 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:
Range for 2026-2027 is $19.57 to $30.14 per hour plus full benefits package.Workday:
Full time/10 month (183 days) position, 7 hours per dayLocation:
John Handley High School Start Date :
Upon HireBenefits
- Dental Insurance