Human Resources announces an opening for a Special Education Assistant, Grade A-09, 1.0 FTE position located at Arlington Science Focus Elementary School.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support to teachers and to students in general education and special education classrooms.
- Ability to communicate with parents.
- Collaborative team player.
- Willingness to work under teacher direction and supervision.
- Ability to work effectively with staff, parents, and children.
Experience:
- Experience working with students with special needs.
- Experience working in a classroom setting.
Qualifications:
- Clear understanding of the educational needs of special education and general education students, which includes, but is not limited to, assistance with physical, or sensory needs.
- Must be reliable, dependable, and flexible.
- 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.
Salary:
Based on 26/27 Pay Plan.
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
- Experience working with students with special needs
- Experience working in a classroom setting
- High school diploma
- Associate degree or at least two years of college study, including 60 semester hours, or a Parapro Test score of at least 455
- Meet NCLB and Elementary and Secondary Education Act requirements at the time of hire
- Understanding of the educational needs of special education and general education students
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff
- Reliability, dependability, and flexibility
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.
