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Wilbur Pence Middle School

Behavior Support Assistant, WSPMS

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Dayton, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$37,015 / year median in Virginia

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Behavior Support Assistant, WSPMS Rockingham County School Division Wilbur Pence Middle School - Dayton, Virginia This job is also posted in Rockingham County Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5880269

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Open Until Filled. 10 month position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward children demonstrating a high level of need and/or intensive behavioral/social/emotional support; strong interpersonal and effective communication skills; willing to be trained and learn specialized evidenced based behavioral strategies; strong decision making and problem solving skills; strong ability to be flexible and remain calm when children demonstrate challenging behavior; strong ability to follow directions, carry out instructions and complete assigned tasks; basic understanding of data collection; and strong ability to work independently and on teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development certificate (GED), two years of college, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment preferred. Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is required. Must be willing to participate in training designed specifically for the position; and must be willing to be certified in Mandt Restraint and Seclusion and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. EEO Job Description

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