Autism Support Teacher Assistant — Elementary

Mill Run Elementary School; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mill Run Elementary School in Ashburn, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Special Education (Autism) to support teachers with instruction and daily care for students.

The role involves assisting with lesson plans, data collection, behavior management, and supervising students during activities, under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and experience with children; training in special education tasks is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience as a teacher aide or experience working with children
• Ability to work under the supervision of the teacher

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 established by the teacher.
• Implements behavior modification plans.
• Practices individual speech sounds, vocabulary, and syntax objectives with students as directed by the speech therapist; reads to students and asks questions to stimulate language development; presents language activities involving expressive and receptive areas of development.
• Supervises learning centers during independent student work and assists students in manipulating materials.
• Participates in classroom activities such as discussions and games.
• Operates computer and audiovisual equipment such as DVD, data projector, or smartboards.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mill Run Elementary School in Ashburn, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Special Education (Autism) to support teachers with instruction and daily care for students.

The role involves assisting with lesson plans, data collection, behavior management, and supervising students during activities, under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and experience with children; training in special education tasks is a plus.