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 seeks an Autism Teacher Assistant (188-day) at Lynn MS in Woodbridge, VA. The paraprofessional supports the classroom teacher with instructional duties and health-related plans after training, under supervision of the teacher, building administrator, and Special Education Department administrator.

On-site work is required for 7.0 hours per day. Posting shows a salary range of $21.12–$33.82 per hour ($27,793–$44,503/year) for the 188-day calendar, with opening

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro score with minimum 455.
• Ability to work on-site and report for work as required.
• No explicit technical tools required; instructional support experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in performing a variety of tasks after training.
• Implement emergency plans and health-related plans/services as needed.
• Carry out instructional procedures under the direct supervision of the teacher and administrators.

Education

Associate's degree

48 college credits

ParaPro assessment score 455

Job description

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

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.

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 STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING DATE: 09/04/2026

CLOSING DATE: 09/15/2026 04:30 PM

POSTING_NUMBER: 00060261

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Lynn MS

LOCATION: Woodbridge,VA

POSITION TITLE: AUTISM TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY

SALARY: Hiring Range: $21.12 - $33.82/hour ($27,793 - $44,503/year)