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Behavior Support Assistant - Anticipated Elementary Behavior Support Assistant, MES

@ Rockingham County Public Schools
McGaheysville, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:supporting children, collecting data, following directions
Requirements Summary:High school diploma/GED or equivalent required; willing to train and be certified in Mandt restraint and CPR; empathetic with strong communication, decision-making, data collection, and behavior-support skills.
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Job ID: 5826669
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 10, 2026
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Locations
McGaheysville Elementary School - McGaheysville, Virginia

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.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information
David Baker, Principal
McGaheysville Elementary School
Phone: 540-289-3004
Email: [email protected]