Job Description

AUTISM TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY


JOB STATUS: OPEN


EFFECTIVE: 2025-26


POSTING DATE: 10/20/2025


CLOSING DATE: 10/27/2025 04:30 PM


POSTING NUMBER: 00056860


SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Fitzgerald ES


LOCATION: Woodbridge,VA


POSITION TITLE: AUTISM TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY


ADDITIONAL


INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:
An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.




6.5 hours/day




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 position is 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, and carrying out instructional procedures. This position performs work under the direct supervision of the teacher, building administrator, and appropriate Special Education Department administrator.





SALARY: Hiring Range: $20.40 - $31.83/hour ($24,934 - $38,897/year)


DAYS: 188


FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full-Time