AUTISM TEACHER ASSISTANT

Prince William County Public Schools; Cherry Hill (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Woodbridge, VA is seeking an Autism Teacher Assistant (188 day) to support classroom instruction after training. This on-site role reports to the teacher and special education administrator and features a 7.0 hour day.

Benefits include salary range of $21.12 to $33.82 per hour, with annual full-time equivalent between $39,598 and $63,406, pending credentials. A strong candidate will have an associate degree or 48 credits or ParaPro eligibility.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with transcripts.
• Minimum of 48 college credits with transcripts.
• ParaPro with a score of 455 or higher; test score must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Paraprofessional support to classroom teacher after training, assisting with emergency/health plans and instructional procedures.
• Work under direct supervision of the teacher, building administrator, and Special Education Department administrator.

Skills

Special Education Support

Education

Associate degree

48 college credits

ParaPro

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Prince William County Public Schools. You belong here!

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING DATE: 10/07/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/14/2026 04:30 PM

POSTING NUMBER: 00060421

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: River Oaks ES

LOCATION: Woodbridge,VA

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSITION TITLE: AUTISM TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

7.0 hours/day

• Have obtained an Associate's degree, or higher from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education, documented through transcripts; OR
• Completed a minimum of 48 college credits from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education, documented through transcripts; OR
• Passed the ParaPro assessment with a minimum score of 455. Documentation of test score must be submitted.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is paraprofessional work that requires the teacher assistant to assist the classroom teacher in performing a variety of tasks after training, i.e., emergency plans, health-related plans/services, and carrying out instructional procedures. This position performs work under the direct supervision of the teacher, building administrator, and appropriate Special Education Department administrator.

SALARY: Hiring Range: $21.12 - $33.82/hour ($39,598 - $63,406/year)