AUTISM - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/AUTISM - TEMP

Prince William County Public Schools; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity Inc. seeks a temporary Autism Teaching Assistant at Glenkirk ES in Gainesville, VA. This paraprofessional role supports the classroom teacher with instructional activities and behavior plans, requiring in-person presence at the school.

The position emphasizes collaboration with students, families, and staff, under supervision of the teacher and building administrator. Duration depends on program needs and funding availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with instructional procedures.
• Carry out emergency, health-related, and behavioral plans as specified.
• Interact positively with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner.
• Collaborate with the building administrator and Special Education department on program implementation.

Job description

AUTISM - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/AUTISM - TEMP
JOB STATUS: OPEN
EFFECTIVE: 2026-27
POSTING NUMBER: 00060366
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Glenkirk ES
LOCATION: Gainesville,VA
POSITION TITLE: AUTISM - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/AUTISM - TEMP
ADDITIONAL
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.
Job Description
SALARY:
$20.40/hour

FULL TIME/PART TIME: TEMPORARY

Temporary, Teacher Assistant, Special Education

Job Code: 900010 Job Title: Temporary, Teacher Assistant, Special Education
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Pay Level (Grade):
Reports To: Calendar - Primary:

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 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.

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, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030".
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
• communicate effectively,
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program,
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology,
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities - specific to this job

• Develops understanding of each student's specific disability.
• Maintains proper training and certification if required.
• Understands individual learning style and need for accommodations which may be relevant to the implementation of the instructional program, behavioral plan, health-related plans, or emergency plans.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Delivers non-emergency health-related services as specified in student's Health Treatment Plan.
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