AUTISM - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/AUTISM - TEMP

Prince William County Public Schools; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Manassas, VA is seeking an Autism Teaching Assistant (Temp) to support the classroom teacher by implementing instructional procedures, emergency plans, health services, and behavioral plans under supervision.

The role requires in-person work at Mullen ES, with eligibility through an Associate's degree or 48 college credits or a ParaPro score of 455. Duration depends on program funding and needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Paraprofessional support to the classroom teacher; implement emergency plans, health-related plans/services, behavioral plans and instructional procedures under supervision.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Completed 48 college credits

Passed ParaPro with 455

Job description

AUTISM - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/AUTISM - TEMP

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING DATE: 09/15/2026

CLOSING DATE:

POSTING NUMBER: 00060306

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Mullen ES

LOCATION: Manassas,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.

• 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 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.