AUTISM - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/AUTISM - TEMP

Prince William County Public Schools; Haymarket (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PWCS in Haymarket, VA seeks a temporary Autism Teaching Assistant to support students with autism in a classroom setting. The role involves assisting the teacher with instructional tasks, implementing plans, and ensuring a positive learning environment.

The position is in-person at Haymarket Elementary School, with duration dependent on program needs and funding. The ideal candidate works under supervision of teachers and specialists, interacting professionally with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional support experience preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with emergency plans, health-related plans/services, behavioral plans, and carrying out instructional procedures.
• Interact with students, parents, and staff in a positive and supportive manner.
• Report to and follow supervision of teacher, building administrator, and Special Education Department administrator.

Job description

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING DATE: 11/03/2026

CLOSING DATE:

POSTING NUMBER: 00060586

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Haymarket ES

LOCATION: Haymarket,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.