Autism Support - Special Education Teacher Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Special Education (Autism) at Leesburg Elementary School in Leesburg, Virginia. The role provides instructional support, prepares classroom materials, supervises student behavior, and assists with personal care under the teacher's guidance.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience as a teacher aide or with children. The position is full-time, on-site with a local salary range and benefits, and reports to the Principal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a teacher aide or working with children.
• Willingness to learn to perform certain medical procedures when necessary.

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.
• Reads to students and engages language activities as directed by the speech therapist.
• Supervises learning centers and assists students with materials.

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Special Education (Autism) at Leesburg Elementary School in Leesburg, Virginia. The role provides instructional support, prepares classroom materials, supervises student behavior, and assists with personal care under the teacher's guidance.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience as a teacher aide or with children. The position is full-time, on-site with a local salary range and benefits, and reports to the Principal