AUTISM TEACHER ASSISTANT

Prince William County Public Schools; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Manassas, VA seeks an Autism Teacher Assistant for an 188‑day schedule. This paraprofessional role involves supporting the classroom teacher with emergency plans, health-related plans, and instructional procedures, under supervision.

The position requires in-person work, 7 hours per day, and meeting one of the qualified criteria (Associate's degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro). Salary range is $21.12 to $33.82 per hour.

Qualifications

• Candidate must meet one of the following: Associate's degree or higher (documented via transcripts); or 48 college credits (documented); or passed ParaPro with minimum score 455.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in performing a variety of tasks after training (emergency plans, health-related plans/services, and instructional procedures).
• Work under direct supervision of the teacher, building administrator, and Special Education Department administrator.

Education

Associate degree or higher

Completed 48 college credits

ParaPro assessment (455+)

Job description

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING DATE: 10/12/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/19/2026 04:30 PM

POSTING NUMBER: 00060458

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Mullen ES

LOCATION: Manassas,VA

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

Candidates for this position must be Highly Qualified through one of the following:

• 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 ($27,793 - $44,503/year)