INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES - SEVERE TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY

IMDiversity; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Potomac High School in Dumfries, VA is seeking an Intellectual Disabilities - Severe Teacher Assistant for an 188-day, full-time position. The role supports the classroom teacher with instructional procedures and health-related plans, reporting to the principal and Special Education administrator.

The employee must work on-site and collaborate with students, families and staff. Salary range shown reflects 21.12–33.82/hour, with full-time 188 days.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with students of varying abilities and needs.
• Effective communication with students, families, teachers and staff.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher with instructional procedures and plans after training.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and health plans.
• Delivers non-emergency health-related services as specified in Health Treatment Plan.
• Provides coverage and supervision during school activities and transitions.

Skills

Student-specific communication

Collaborative teamwork

Instructional support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES - SEVERE TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY
JOB STATUS: OPEN
EFFECTIVE: 2026-27
POSTING NUMBER: 00060173
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Potomac HS
LOCATION: Dumfries,VA
POSITION TITLE: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES - SEVERE TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:
An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

7.0 hours/day

JOB SUMMARY: This position is paraprofessional work that requires the teacher assistant to assist the classroom teacher in performing a variety of tasks after training, i.e., emergency plans, health-related plans/services, and carrying out instructional procedures. This position performs work under the direct supervision of the teacher, building administrator, and appropriate Special Education Department administrator.
SALARY: Hiring Range: $21.12 - $33.82/hour ($27,793 - $44,503/year)
DAYS: 188
FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full Time

Teacher Assistant, ID Severe

Job Code: 050228 Job Title: Teacher Assistant, ID Severe
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00004
Reports To: Principal Calendar - Primary: V - 188

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 position is paraprofessional work that requires the teacher assistant to assist the classroom teacher in performing a variety of tasks after training, i.e., emergency plans, health-related plans/services, and carrying out instructional procedures. This position performs work at the direction of the teacher, building administrator, and appropriate Special Education Department administrator. The employee must interact with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner.

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
• Delivers emergency treatment procedures on students as needed
• Utilizes universal precautions whenever student body fluids are present
• Prepares instructional materials
• Assists with maintain of 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 substitute 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
• 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, to include, but not limited to, providing coverage when the teacher is participating in planning, meetings, lunch, etc.
• Supports efforts of the teacher to provide a consistent approach in interacting with disabled students
• 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 Job Responsibilities

Qualifications for Successful Performance

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 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant 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 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.