AUTISM - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/AUTISM - TEMP

Prince William County Public Schools; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Dumfries, VA is seeking an Autism - Teaching Assistant of Students with Autism for Pattie ES. This temporary paraprofessional role supports the classroom teacher with behavioral plans, health-related plans/services, and instructional procedures.

The position requires in-person presence at the school, interacting with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner, under supervision, with duration dependent on program needs and funding.

Qualifications

• An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work at the school.

Responsibilities

• Paraprofessional work that requires the teaching assistant to assist the classroom teacher in performing a variety of tasks, i.e., emergency plans, health-related plans/services, behavioral plans and carrying out instructional procedures. This work is performed under the direct supervision of the teacher and/or building administrator, and/or appropriate Special Education Department administrator. The employee must interact with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner.

Job description

Job Posting – AUTISM - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/AUTISM - TEMP

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING DATE: 10/02/2026

CLOSING DATE:

POSTING NUMBER: 00060397

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Pattie ES

LOCATION: Dumfries,VA

POSITION TITLE: AUTISM - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/AUTISM - TEMP

INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

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

JOB SUMMARY

This temporary position involves paraprofessional work that requires the teacher assistant to assist the classroom teacher in performing a variety of tasks, i.e., emergency plans, health-related plans/services, behavioral plans and carrying out instructional procedures. This work is performed under the direct supervision of the teacher and/or building administrator, and/or appropriate Special Education Department administrator. The employee must interact with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner. Duration of the assignment is dependent on program needs and availability of funding.