ED - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/ E.D. - TEMP

Prince William County Public Schools; Nokesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Nokesville, VA is seeking a Temporary Teacher Assistant for Students with ED to support classroom instruction and health/behavior plans under supervision.

The role requires in-person work, interaction with students, parents and staff, and adherence to confidentiality and safety protocols. Employment is temporary with duties including lesson support and documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with students with disabilities in a classroom setting.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and directions.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in implementing instructional and health-related plans.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
• Provides supervision and support during school activities and transitions.

Skills

Communication

Classroom support

Instructional support

Education

High School or GED

Job description

ED - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/ E.D. - TEMP JOB STATUS: OPEN EFFECTIVE: 2026-27 POSTING NUMBER: 00060442 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: T. Clay Wood ES LOCATION: Nokesville,VA POSITION TITLE: ED - TEACHING ASSISTANT OF STUDENTS W/ E.D. - 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.

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.
• Delivers emergency treatment procedures on students as needed.
• Utilizes universal precautions whenever student body fluids are present.
• Prepares instructional materials.
• Assists with maintaining attendance and cumulative records.
• Works with individual students or small groups at the direction of the teacher.
• Assists with classroom management plan.
• Acts as a role model for courtesy and proper school behavior.
• Checks student work, including objective test materials.
• Works cooperatively with the teacher in providing instruction and assistance to students.
• Assists with housekeeping chores and bulletin boards.
• Assists in or supervises students during any school sponsored activity occurring during the school day regardless of the location of the activity.
• Assists in the safe and orderly mobilization of all students, including those physically disabled, to and from all school environments.
• Supports efforts of the teacher to provide a consistent approach in interacting with disabled students.
• Assists with clerical tasks, maintains inventory of materials assigned to the program and the classroom, and the procurement and use of media equipment.
• Actively assists students in dressing, toileting, braces, position, and with matters relating to personal hygiene, health-related services and emergency plans, as needed. In the event of toilet accidents, may be required to change and launder soiled clothing.
• Assists students during seizures or other medical incidents and afterwards, as necessary, following training.
• Assists in feeding students who are unable to feed themselves.
• Responsible for the supervision of students at all times. Which may include, but not limited to, providing coverage when the teacher is participating in planning, meetings, lunch, etc.
• Accompanies students to mainstreamed class assisting with tasks, which their disability would otherwise make difficult or impossible, and/or remains with non-mainstream students, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Ability to work with various ability levels of students
• Skillful in effectively communicating with students, teachers, parents, and other school personnel
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and directions in carrying out tasks and procedures related to instructional, behavioral, emergency and health-related plans and services

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description

Minimum

High School or GED

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field

1 year

3 years

5 years

10 years

None

Some portion

Significant portion

Related and/or Specific

Teacher assistant or similar paid/volunteer work; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certification and License Requirements

Certifications/ Licensures Comments

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type

INDOOR: Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.