Teacher Assistant, Special Education (Transition) (SY 2026-2027)

Loudoun County Public Schools • Ashburn, VA

21h • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This is work providing instructional support, training, and personal assistance to teachers of students in a transition program. The Teacher Assistant may be responsible for assisting students in specific programs. The Teacher Assistant works closely with the Transition teacher to collaborate on post-secondary planning and transition needs of students with IEPs, including career readiness, independent living skills, and community independence. The job assignment may be based in the community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience as a teacher aide or experience working with children
• Ability to work under the supervision of the teacher, including following lesson plans prepared by teachers
• Ability to work effectively with individual children and small groups, meeting the instructional objectives as established by the teacher
• Physical ability to lift, position, and assist students as required
• Ability to accept and adapt to the wide differences in student characteristics and abilities
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, learn to operate video equipment, and learn to perform individual medical procedures when necessary
• Good human relations and communications skills; patience and flexibility
• Transports students utilizing LCPS vehicles

Responsibilities

• Meets with students to discuss and explore transition related topics, including but not limited to transition assessments, workplace readiness and independent living skills, and postsecondary plans.
• Delivers direct support and structured training to students engaged in community and school-based work experiences, including assistance with travel training to promote independence and safety.
• Collaborates in the creation and implementation of individualized student work plans, ensuring appropriate accommodations, scheduling, transportation arrangements, and task analysis are effectively addressed.
• Provides instruction to promote student independence, gradually reducing support as skills are mastered.
• Develops visual aids to support student performance in community and work settings.
• Develops data collection tools and utilizes them to collect data and provide relevant information in regard to students needs.
• Provides support to students from other schools as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees