AUTISM TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY

IMDiversity; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity seeks an Autism Teacher Assistant for Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge, VA. This paraprofessional role supports classroom teachers, executes emergency and health-related plans, and helps carry out instructional procedures on site.

The position is full-time, 188 days, with a salary range clearly defined as $21.12–$33.82 per hour, equating to roughly $27,793–$44,503 annually. On-site work is required and a strong qualification path is specified.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be Highly Qualified through one of: Associate's degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro assessment.
• Education transcripts must document the degree/credits or test score.
• Tests/documentation proving eligibility must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher after training with emergency plans, health-related plans/services, and instructional procedures.
• Perform work under the direct supervision of the teacher, building administrator, and Special Education Department administrator.

Skills

Associate's degree

48 college credits

ParaPro

Education

Associate's degree

48 college credits

ParaPro

Job description

AUTISM TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY
JOB STATUS: OPEN
EFFECTIVE: 2026-27
POSTING NUMBER: 00059200
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Gar-Field HS
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

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

DAYS: 188
FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full Time

Teacher Assistant, Autism

Job Code: 050205 Job Title: Teacher Assistant, Autism
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00004
Reports To: Principal Calendar - Primary: V - 188

Mission Statement

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

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 at the direction of the teacher, building administrator, and appropriate Special Education Department administrator. The employee must interact with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner.

Essential Responsibilities

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully,