Job detail
Teaching Assistant - Special Education - Peninsula Campus
The Faison Center
FULL_TIME
Posted 1/29/2026
Location
Newport News, Virginia
Salary
$17 - $20 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The teaching assistant will deliver personalized instruction one-On-One or in small groups, facilitate participation in activities, and track student progress through data collection. Responsibilities also include collaborating with a team to support goals and assisting with daily living activities, including hygiene.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, though an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus, but the role emphasizes compassion, patience, and a desire to make a difference, with robust training provided for those without prior experience.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeCompassionTeam CollaborationBehavior ManagementPatienceData CollectionInstruction DeliveryDaily Living AssistanceCommunication Development
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick Leave
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Discount Programs
- Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
- Vacation Accruals
- 403b Retirement Plan With Employer Contributions
- Paid Instructional Breaks