Teacher Assistant, Special Education (Autism)

Loudoun County Public Schools; Hamilton (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks an instructional assistant to support teachers working with students with physical or intellectual disabilities. The role includes preparing classroom materials, supervising students, and assisting with personal care under teacher guidance.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, handling clerical tasks, and using classroom tech. Minimum education: high school diploma or GED; prior teacher aide experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a teacher aide or with children preferred.
• Ability to work under teacher supervision and follow lesson plans.
• Physical ability to lift and assist students.
• Good human relations, communication skills, and patience.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records student data as directed.
• Provides discipline in the absence of the teacher and follows established procedures.
• Implements behavior modification plans.
• Assists with language activities and reads to students to stimulate development.
• Supervises learning centers and assists students with materials.
• Participates in classroom activities and discussions.
• Operates classroom tech like DVD, data projector, or smartboards.

Skills

Supervision by teacher

Individualized support

Lifting & positioning

Adaptability

Office & media equipment

Communication & patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 prepared by teachers


• Ability to work effectively with individual children and small groups, meeting the instructional objectives as established by the teacher


• Physical ability to lift, position, and assist students as required


• Ability to accept and adapt to the wide differences in student characteristics and abilities


• Ability to operate standard office equipment, learn to operate video equipment, and learn to perform individual medical procedures when necessary


• Good human relations and communications skills; patience and flexibility

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to

Principal or Assistant Principal

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Months/Days/Hours

10 months/ 187 days/ 7 hours per day

Salary Level

Scale B/Universal - Non-exempt Level 4

Salary Scale

https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible

No

Salary Range:

$22.47- $25.28

Union Designation:

Non-certified