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Prince William County Public Schools in Dumfries, VA, seeks an Intellectual Disabilities - Severe Teacher Assistant for the 188-day year. This paraprofessional role supports the classroom teacher after training, implements emergency plans, health-related plans/services, and carries out instructional procedures under supervision.
The position is full-time, on-site, 7 hours per day. Salary range is $21.12–$33.82 per hour, or about $27,793–$44,503 per year.
EFFECTIVE: 2026-27
POSTING DATE: 08/27/2026
CLOSING DATE: 09/03/2026 04:30 PM
POSTING NUMBER: 00060173
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Potomac HS
LOCATION: Dumfries,VA
POSITION TITLE: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES - SEVERE TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY
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