INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES - TEACHER ASSISTANT 188 DAY

Prince William County Public Schools; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Intellectual Disabilities Teacher Assistant for an 188-day full-time schedule at Gar-field High School in Woodbridge, VA. The role requires in-person work on site and close collaboration with the classroom teacher and Special Education staff.

The candidate must meet Highly Qualified criteria via an Associate's degree (or 48 credits) or ParaPro with a minimum score of 455, with transcripts or test results documented.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution with transcripts.
• Minimum of 48 college credits from an accredited institution with transcripts.
• ParaPro score of 455 or higher; documentation of test score must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in a paraprofessional role after training.
• Carry out emergency plans, health-related plans/services, and instructional procedures under supervision.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

48 college credits

ParaPro with 455+

Job description

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING DATE: 09/03/2026

CLOSING DATE: 09/13/2026 04:30 PM

POSTING NUMBER: 00059140

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Gar-Field HS

LOCATION: Woodbridge,VA

POSITION TITLE: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES - TEACHER ASSISTANT 188 DAY

Additional

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

7.0 hours/day

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 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

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