TEACHING PROFESSIONAL ON TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT (TPOTA)

Prince William County Public Schools; Triangle (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Group Life

Sick leave

Personal leave

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Manassas, VA is seeking a Teaching Professional on Temporary Assignment (TPOTA) for the 2026-27 school year. This is a one-year, 195-day contract at 7.5 hours per day, with a daily rate around $255 and full benefits including health insurance and retirement benefits.

The TPOTA supports instructional delivery under the PWCS curriculum, requires a bachelor's degree, and at least one year of student experience; strong references are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
• At least one year of successful experience working with students.
• Favorable reference and/or evaluation from a recent supervisor.
• Meeting all PWCS employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implements an instructional program, differentiating instruction.
• Plans and delivers instruction per PWCS curriculum documents.
• Assesses student abilities relative to goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Plans instructional strategies and appropriate materials and activities.
• Manages student behavior to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Cooperates with and participates in planning and evaluation of the school program.
• Participates in professional development and collaborates with staff to maximize learning opportunities.
• Follows the ethics of the profession and supports parent/teacher partnerships.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration with staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

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ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR COORDINATOR, VA STAR - 223 DAY 00058276 Community Outreach, Business Partnership and Philanthropy Manassas,VA Map Full Time 2026-27 03/16/2026 12/31/2026

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING DATE: 09/24/2026

POSTING NUMBER: 00060343

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Graham Park MS

LOCATION: Triangle,VA

POSITION TITLE: TEACHING PROFESSIONAL ON TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT (TPOTA) - 195 DAY

REPORTS TO:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• have earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree,


• have at least one year of successful experience working with students,


• have a favorable reference and/or evaluation from a recent supervisor, and


• have met all the requirements to be eligible for employment in PWCS.

STATE REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

BASIC FUNCTION/NATURE OF WORK:

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.

This is a one (1) year position for the 2026-2027 school year.The approximate daily rate is $255. The TPOTA will receive a 195-day contract for 7.5 hours per day. This position is exempt and ineligible for overtime according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The position does have full benefits to include health insurance, Group Life, sick leave, personal leave, and investment in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES/ILLUSTRATIVE EX OF WORK:

• Implements an instructional program, which provides appropriate learning for each student by differentiating instruction


• Plans and delivers instruction in adherence to the Prince William County Curriculum documents regarding specific teaching assignments


• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes


• Plans appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate principles of learning, classroom organizational structures, and kind and level of materials


• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school grounds and during lunch; this will not include the duty-free lunch, except in emergency situations; no student should be left alone


• Cooperates with and participates in the planning and the evaluation of the school program


• Requests the assistance of resource personnel as needed and works cooperatively to ensure an appropriate learning environment for all students


• Participates in the professional development program of the school and School Division


• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff both school and non-school-based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities


• Follows the ethics of the profession


• Supports actively a parent/teacher or parent/student organization and promotes parent/teacher partnerships


• Enforces policies and regulations as established by the Prince William County School Board and staff in accordance with any program guidelines


• Supervises pupil activities in buildings and on grounds during and after school hours and is responsible for the conduct and safety of students in the classroom and on school grounds; no group of students should be left unattended


• Demonstrates prompt and accurate written communications and reports


• Adheres to county and school disciplinary procedures