TEACHING ASSISTANT - TEMP

IMDiversity; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

West Gate ES in Manassas, VA seeks a temporary Teaching Assistant to support classroom instruction under supervision. This role requires completing duties after training, including health-related and behavioral plans, with interaction among students, parents, and staff.

The position offers a temporary assignment with a salary of $20.40 per hour, requiring an Associate's degree or higher, 48 college credits, and ParaPro score of at least 455.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution, with transcripts.
• Completed a minimum of 48 college credits, documented through transcripts.
• Passed the ParaPro assessment with a minimum score of 455; test score documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in paraprofessional tasks after training, including instructional procedures and health/behavioral plans, under supervision.
• Interact with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

48 college credits

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT - TEMP

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING NUMBER: 00060006

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: West Gate ES

LOCATION: Manassas,VA

POSITION TITLE: TEACHING ASSISTANT - TEMP

Additional Information / Requirements

• Have obtained an Associate's degree, or higher from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education, documented through transcripts;
• Completed a minimum of 48 college credits from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education, documented through transcripts;
• Passed the ParaPro assessment with a minimum score of 455. Documentation of test score must be submitted.

Job Summary

This temporary position involves 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, behavioral plans and carrying out instructional procedures. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the teacher and/or building administrator. The employee must interact with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner.

Job Description

Salary: $20.40/hour

Full Time/Part Time: Temporary

Temporary, Teacher Assistant

Job Code: 900002 Job Title: Temporary, Teacher Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-exempt Pay Level (Grade):

Reports To: Principal or Designee Calendar - Primary:

Mission Statement

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary

This temporary position involves 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, behavioral plans and carrying out instructional procedures. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the teacher and/or building administrator. The employee must interact with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner.

Essential Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030".
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
• communicate effectively,
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program,
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology,
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities - Specific to this job

• Develops understanding of each student’s specific disability if applicable.
• Maintains proper training and certification if required.
• Understands individual learning styles and need for accommodations which may be relevant to the implementation of the instructional program, behavioral plan, health-related plans, or emergency plans.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Delivers non-emergency health-related services as specified in student’s Health Treatment Plan.
• Delivers emergency treatment procedures on students as needed.
• Utilizes universal precautions whenever student body fluids are present.
• Prepares instructional materials.
• Assists with maintenance of attendance and cumulative records.
• Works with individual students or small groups at the direction of the teacher.
• Assists with classroom management plan.
• Acts as a role model for courtesy and proper school behavior.
• Checks student work, including objective test materials.
• Works cooperatively with the teacher in providing instruction and assistance to students.
• Assists with housekeeping chores and bulletin boards.
• Assists in or supervises students during any school sponsored activity occurring during the school day regardless of the location of the activity.
• Assists in the safe and orderly mobilization of all students to and from all school environments, including those physically disabled.
• Supports efforts of the teacher to provide a consistent approach in interacting with all students.
• Assists with clerical tasks, maintains inventory of materials assigned to the program and the classroom, and the procurement and use of media equipment.
• Actively assists students in dressing, toileting, braces, positioning, and with matters relating to personal hygiene, health-related services and emergency plans, as needed. In the event of toilet accidents, may be required to change and launder soiled clothing.

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Ability to work with various ability levels of students.
• Skillful in effectively communicating with students, teachers, parents, and other school personnel.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and directions in carrying out tasks and procedures related to instructional, behavioral, emergency and health-related plans and services.

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description

Minimum

High School or GED

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field

1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion

Related and/or Specific

Teacher assistant or similar paid/volunteer work or equivalent education

Certification and License Requirements

Certifications/ Licensures Comments

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type

INDOOR: Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.