SPED Autism Assistant - SPAPM#01


Healthcare - VA - Ashburn, VA
Ashburn, Virginia
Locations: Ashburn, Alexandria, Arlington, Reston, Virginia Beach
Posted On: December 15, 2025
Last Day to Apply: December 26, 2025
Pay: $45.00 to $48.00 per hour

Job Title: SPED Autism Assistant
Location: Ashburn, VA 20147
Contract Duration: 35 Weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:50 AM – 3:40 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $45–$48 per hour

Job Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SPED Autism Assistant to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a structured classroom setting. This role focuses on providing behavioral, academic, and social support to help students reach their individualized learning goals. The ideal candidate is patient, observant, and able to collaborate effectively with educators and support staff.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct classroom and transition support to students with autism

  • Assist with implementation of IEP goals, behavior intervention plans, and individualized strategies

  • Support communication, emotional regulation, and social skills development

  • Reinforce classroom routines, visual schedules, and structured teaching methods

  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed while ensuring student safety

  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff for consistent student support

  • Maintain a calm, organized, and positive learning environment

  • Document student behaviors, progress, and observations as required

  • Supervise and support students during recess, lunch, specials, and transitions

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children, especially those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), preferred

  • Background in special education support roles such as SPED Assistant, Paraprofessional, ABA Therapist, or PCA is a plus

  • Ability to follow instructional guidance and implement behavior support strategies

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and de-escalation skills

  • Patient, reliable, and consistent in a structured educational environment

  • Ability to commit to the full contract duration

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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