Teaching Assistant - Temp

TEACHING ASSISTANT - TEMP

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING NUMBER:

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 Para Pro assessment with a minimum score of 455. Documentation of test score must be submitted.

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.

$20.50/hour

TEMPORARY

Temporary, Teacher Assistant

• 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:

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.

• 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…