Autism Teacher Assistant

AUTISM TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY
JOB STATUS: OPEN
EFFECTIVE: 2026-27
POSTING NUMBER:
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:
Gar-Field HS

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.

7.0 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 Para Pro 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.

Job Description
SALARY:
Hiring Range: $21.12 - $33.82/hour ($27,793 - $44,503/year)

DAYS: 188
FULL TIME/PART TIME:
Full Time

Teacher Assistant, Autism

Job Code: 050205

Job Title:

Teacher Assistant, Autism
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00004

Reports To:

Principal Calendar - Primary: V - 188

• 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 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 at the direction of the teacher, building administrator, and appropriate Special Education Department administrator. The employee must interact with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner.

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.

To perform this job successfully,