Behavior Support Assistant - Strong Starts, PES

Behavior Support Assistant - Strong Starts, PES Rockingham County School Division Plains Elementary School - Timberville, Virginia This job is also posted in Rockingham County Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5673488

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 3, 2026 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

Salary Scale Position Type:

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