Autism Support Assistant - Empower Students in Classroom

Horizon Elementary School; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Elementary School in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Special Education (Autism) to support teachers in a classroom setting. The role involves instructional support, preparing materials, supervising students, implementing behavior plans, and assisting with personal care as required.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and experience as a teacher aide or with children. The position is full-time with the Loudoun County Public Schools system.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow lesson plans and work under teacher supervision.
• Ability to work with individual children and small groups to meet instructional goals.
• Physical ability to lift, position, and assist students as required.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records student data such as skill practice, seizure occurrences, and toileting.
• Provides discipline in the absence of the teacher and maintains consistency with procedures.
• Implements behavior modification plans.
• Practices speech sounds, vocabulary, and syntax objectives with students as directed by the speech therapist; reads to students and stimulates language development.
• Supervises learning centers during independent student work and assists students with materials.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience as a teacher aide or with children

Tools

Office equipment

Video equipment

Smartboards

Job description

Horizon Elementary School in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Special Education (Autism) to support teachers in a classroom setting. The role involves instructional support, preparing materials, supervising students, implementing behavior plans, and assisting with personal care as required.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and experience as a teacher aide or with children. The position is full-time with the Loudoun County Public Schools system.