TEACHING ASSISTANT - TEMP

Prince William County Public Schools; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools is seeking a Teaching Assistant - TEMP in Woodbridge, VA. This temporary paraprofessional role supports teachers with instructional and health-related plans after training, interacting with students, parents, and staff under supervision.

The position requires being highly qualified via an associate degree, 48 college credits, or a passing ParaPro score of 455. Documentation must be submitted with the application.

Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified through one of the following: Associate's degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro score of 455.
• Documentation of test score must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of each student’s specific needs and accommodations.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Assists classroom teacher with instructional procedures and health-related plans.
• Prepares instructional materials and assists with attendance/records.

Education

Associate's degree

48 college credits

ParaPro assessment score 455

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT - TEMP

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING NUMBER: 00060175

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Occoquan ES

LOCATION: Woodbridge,VA

POSITION TITLE: TEACHING ASSISTANT - TEMP

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS: 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 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

$20.50/hour

FULL TIME/PART TIME

TEMPORARY

Temporary, Teacher Assistant

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 Code: 900002 Job Title: Temporary, Teacher Assistant
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Pay Level (Grade):
Reports To: Principal or Designee Calendar - Primary:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

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 lauran soiled clothing.

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.

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.