Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Preschool Assistant, A-09, 187 days, located at Campbell Elementary School.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patient, flexible, and organized.
- Ability to communicate with parents.
- Collaborative team player.
- Willingness to work under teacher direction and supervision.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with elementary students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Assistants must meet the requirements of the NCLB and Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) at the time of hire.
- A high school diploma, and An Associate Degree or two years of college study.
- At least 60 semester hours or a score of at least 455 on the Parapro Test
- Experience working with children.
- Willingness to learn specialized techniques.
- Willingness to work under teacher direction and supervision.
- Ability to work with a small group of children independently.
- Ability to follow through independently with teacher requests.
Salary range based upon 26/27 pay plan.
Newly hired employees with previous experience in their field may receive salary credit for up
to five years of experience related to the job being filled.
A-Scale (Benefit Eligible): $24.60–$46.79 per hour
Please Note: Arlington Public Schools receives a high volume of applications for many positions. As a result, only candidates who are identified as meeting the qualifications and whose experience and skills best align with the needs of the school, department, or office may be contacted for an interview. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or individual contact regarding the status of an application.
Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Associate degree or two years of college study
- At least 60 semester hours or a score of at least 455 on the ParaPro Test
- Experience working with children or elementary students
- Meet NCLB and ESEA requirements at the time of hire
- Willingness to learn specialized techniques
- Willingness to work under teacher direction and supervision
- Ability to work independently with a small group of children
- Ability to follow through independently with teacher requests
- Patient, flexible, organized, and collaborative
- Ability to communicate with parents
What We Do
Arlington Public Schools is a highly rated public school division in Arlington County, Virginia, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district operates a comprehensive network of elementary, middle, and high schools, focusing on fostering excellence in its students and staff. It is widely recognized as a high-performing system committed to academic success, inclusivity, and overall student well-being.
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