AUTISM - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/AUTISM - TEMP

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

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools seeks an Autism Teaching Assistant of Students with Autism for a temporary assignment at Jenkins ES in Woodbridge, VA. The role supports the classroom teacher with instructional tasks and implements behavioral and health-related plans under direct supervision.

The position requires in-person work at the school and candidates must meet Highly Qualified criteria as outlined. Duration depends on program needs and funding availability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with transcripts.
• OR 48 college credits with transcripts.
• OR ParaPro exam with a score of 455 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional tasks.
• Help implement emergency, health-related and behavioral plans.
• Interact positively with students, parents and staff.
• Support inclusion and supervision under supervision.

Education

Associate degree or higher (transcripts)

Minimum 48 college credits ( transcripts)

ParaPro assessment score 455

Job description

AUTISM - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/AUTISM - TEMP

Job Details

• Job Status: OPEN
• Effective: 2026-27
• Posting Date: 10/28/2026
• Closing Date:
• Posting Number: 00060565
• School/Department: Jenkins ES
• Location: Woodbridge,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.

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 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.