Behavior Support Assistant - Anticipated Elementary Behavior Support Assistant, MES

Behavior Support Assistant
- Anticipated Elementary Behavior Support Assistant, MES

Rockingham County School Division, McGaheysville Elementary School
- McGaheysville, Virginia

Job : 5826669
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

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 evidence 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 Para Pro 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

Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• David Baker, Principal
• McGaheysville Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: dbaker.va.us