Teaching Assistant - Special Education - Richmond Campus

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Teaching Assistant – Special Education

Location: Richmond, VA

At The Faison Center, we change lives daily. Our mission is to create transformative opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. As a Teaching Assistant on our Richmond campus, you’ll play a vital role in delivering personalized instruction, supporting communication development, and helping students reach key milestones.

If you’re passionate about working with children with developmental challenges—and exploring a future in teaching or behavioral health—this is a launchpad for your career.

The Faison Center is a nationally recognized leader in autism services, known for investing in staff and cultivating professional growth. Whether you hold a BS/BA degree or have relevant experience, you’ll thrive in a workplace that values its employees and promotes work-life balance.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

No prior experience? No problem—we provide robust training, so you feel confident and supported in your role. You’ll:

• Teach new skills one-on-one or in small groups across varied settings
• Facilitate participation in recreational and physical education activities
• Assist with off-campus community-based learning experiences
• Track student progress through data collection
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support educational and personal goals
• Help with daily living activities, including hygiene and toileting as needed
• Support individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviors

Benefits:

• Paid instructional breaks (approx. 28 days annually)
• Sick leave and vacation accruals
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement for approved studies
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403B retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee discount programs via Working Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Multiple pathways for career advancement

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Experience supporting individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities is a plus—but above all, we value compassion, patience, and a desire to make a lasting difference in people's lives.

At The Faison Center, our mission is to give children and adults with autism and related challenges the best opportunity to improve their life’s journey through evidence-based practice. We provide world-class services and programs through our unique lifespan model, which offers enriching opportunities from early diagnosis to adulthood. No matter when our services are needed, we are committed to improving the lives of the individuals we serve.

Company Description

At The Faison Center, our mission is to give children and adults with autism and related challenges the best opportunity to improve their life’s journey through evidence-based practice. We provide world-class services and programs through our unique lifespan model, which offers enriching opportunities from early diagnosis to adulthood. No matter when our services are needed, we are committed to improving the lives of the individuals we serve.