School-Based Behavioral Support Paraprofessional (Autism)

Watson Mountain Middle School; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools’ Watson Mountain Middle School in Leesburg, Virginia, seeks a Behavioral Assistant to support students with behavioral challenges under a licensed teacher. The role emphasizes implementing behavior plans, data collection, and collaboration with instructional staff.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and experience with autism spectrum and related disabilities. This full-time, 10-month position involves 7 hours per day and no remote work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by course work in child development or a related field.
• Experience working with students with behavioral challenges on the autism spectrum, emotional/behavioral disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and/or other developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge, abilities, and skills to effectively manage the behaviors of children with behavioral and learning challenges.
• Ability to collect, record, and use behavioral and instructional data.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of the behavior plans for students.
• Participates in on-going training in highly specialized strategies and interventions for implementing individualized behavior plans under the direction of staff.
• Uses training to take appropriate actions to deal with recurring behavioral situations with the supervision of the teacher.

Skills

Behavior management

Data collection

Interventions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools’ Watson Mountain Middle School in Leesburg, Virginia, seeks a Behavioral Assistant to support students with behavioral challenges under a licensed teacher. The role emphasizes implementing behavior plans, data collection, and collaboration with instructional staff.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and experience with autism spectrum and related disabilities. This full-time, 10-month position involves 7 hours per day and no remote work.