AUTISM TEACHER ASSISTANT

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

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Woodbridge, VA seeks an Autism Teacher Assistant for an 188-day schedule to support classroom teachers and students with autism under supervision.

On-site, 7.0 hours/day. Required qualifications include an Associate's degree or 48 college credits, or a ParaPro score of 455+; transcripts must document the credential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work on-site.
• 7.0 hours/day.
• Credential options: Associate's degree or 48 college credits, or ParaPro score of 455+.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instruction and behavior supports as trained.
• Implement emergency plans and health-related procedures under supervision.
• Support students with autism within the general education setting as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

48 college credits

ParaPro score 455+

Job description

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

AUTISM TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING DATE: 09/24/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/05/2026 04:30 PM

POSTING NUMBER: 00060350

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Dale City ES

LOCATION: Woodbridge,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

• 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)