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Paraprofessional and teacher aide jobs in Virginia

377 open paraprofessional and aide roles, updated every day. Classroom aide, instructional assistant and special education paraprofessional roles at school districts and charter schools. Work alongside a teacher, often with small groups or individual students.

377open roles
+35this week
$17/hrmedian listed

Newest paraprofessional & teacher aide openings

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  • School districts377
  • Charter schools0
  • Full-time248
  • Part-time52
  • Per diem13

Pay is set by each employer; the median is from roles that list an hourly rate.

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How to start

The usual path. Each employer sets its own requirements.

  1. 1

    Check the bar

    A high school diploma covers many roles. Title I campuses also ask for two years of college, an associate degree, or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment.

  2. 2

    Apply to a district

    Pick a role below and apply on the district’s own application.

  3. 3

    Background check and certificate

    Districts run a background check. In Texas, most aides also hold an Educational Aide certificate, which the hiring district helps you apply for.

  4. 4

    Start on a campus

    You are placed in a classroom or program, often special education, bilingual or early grades.

About paraprofessional & teacher aide jobs in Virginia

What qualifications do paraprofessionals need?
A high school diploma covers many roles. Campuses that receive Title I funds also require two years of college, an associate degree or higher, or a passing score on a state or local paraprofessional assessment. In Texas, aides usually hold an Educational Aide certificate, issued through the hiring district.
Is a paraprofessional the same as a teacher aide?
Mostly. Districts use paraprofessional, teacher aide, instructional aide and instructional assistant for similar classroom support roles. This page includes all of them.
How do I apply?
Open a role and apply on the district’s own application. Many districts hire aides year-round, with the most openings before each semester.

Paraprofessional & teacher aide jobs by city

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Chesterfield24Suffolk21Fredericksburg15Yorktown14Rocky Mount12Stafford11Winchester10Williamsburg9Danville8Charlottesville8

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