Teacher Assistant, Special Education (Autism)

Mill Run Elementary School; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mill Run Elementary School in Ashburn, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Special Education (Autism) to support teachers with instruction and daily care for students.

The role involves assisting with lesson plans, data collection, behavior management, and supervising students during activities, under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and experience with children; training in special education tasks is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience as a teacher aide or experience working with children
• Ability to work under the supervision of the teacher

Responsibilities

• Collects and records student data such as skill practice, seizure occurrences, and toileting.
• Provides discipline in the absence of the teacher and maintains consistency with procedures established by the teacher.
• Implements behavior modification plans.
• Practices individual speech sounds, vocabulary, and syntax objectives with students as directed by the speech therapist; reads to students and asks questions to stimulate language development; presents language activities involving expressive and receptive areas of development.
• Supervises learning centers during independent student work and assists students in manipulating materials.
• Participates in classroom activities such as discussions and games.
• Operates computer and audiovisual equipment such as DVD, data projector, or smartboards.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Teacher Assistant, Special Education (Autism)

Loudoun County Public Schools Mill Run Elementary School - Ashburn, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Teacher Assistant, Special Education (Autism)

Loudoun County Public Schools Mill Run Elementary School - Ashburn, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Loudoun County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5899700
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Overview

This is work providing instructional support, training, and personal assistance to teachers of students with physical disabilities or intellectual disabilities. An employee in this assignment is responsible for assisting the teacher by performing instructional duties, preparing classroom materials, supervising student behavior, learning and applying specific behavior management techniques, performing clerical duties, and providing assistance with personal hygiene and physical care as required. The work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the teacher.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Collects and records student data such as skill practice, seizure occurrences, and toileting.
• Provides discipline in the absence of the teacher and maintains consistency with procedures established by the teacher.
• Implements behavior modification plans.
• Practices individual speech sounds, vocabulary, and syntax objectives with students as directed by the speech therapist; reads to students and asks questions to stimulate language development; presents language activities involving expressive and receptive areas of development.
• Supervises learning centers during independent student work and assists students in manipulating materials.
• Participates in classroom activities such as discussions and games.
• Operates computer and audiovisual equipment such as DVD, data projector, or smartboards.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience

Experience as a teacher aide or experience working with children

Licenses and Certifications

NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work under the supervision of the teacher, including following lesson plans