Special Education Teaching Assistant

Special Education Teaching Assistant – High Needs 2026‑2027

Winchester Public Schools, Virginia – John Handley High School, Winchester, Virginia. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5835379

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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.

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);
  • Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree;
  • Have passed the Parapro Assessment through ETS.
• Proof of highly qualified certification must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.

Range for  is $19.57 to $30.14 per hour plus full benefits package.

Full time/10 month (183 days) position, 7 hours per day.

John Handley High School.

school year.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Sandy Shernick , Human Resources Coordinator
• 598 N. Kent St.
• Winchester, Virginia 22601
• Phone:
• Email: shernick.va.us