A26/27 SPECIAL ED ASST - LIFE SKILLS (187) (GUNSTON MS)

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Arlington, VA, USA
In-Office
26-31 Hourly
Entry level
Other
The Role
Provides classroom support to teachers and students in general and special education settings, including assistance with physical and sensory needs. Communicates with parents, collaborates with school staff, follows teacher direction, and supports students with special needs. Candidates must be dependable, flexible, meet NCLB/ESEA requirements, and hold a high school diploma plus an associate degree, two years of college, 60 semester hours, or a qualifying paraprofessional test score.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is a 1.0 FTE vacancy, grade A-09 187 days, located at Gunston Middle School.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide support to teacher and to students in general education and special education classrooms.
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Clear understanding of the educational needs of special education and general education students, which includes, but 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 455 on the Parapro test

SALARY:

  • Salary range: $25.89-$31.49 per hour.
  • 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.


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 an elementary school setting
  • Understanding of the educational needs of special education and general education students
  • Ability to assist students with physical or sensory needs
  • Reliability, dependability, and flexibility
  • Meet NCLB and Elementary and Secondary Education Act requirements at hire
  • High school diploma
  • Associate degree, two years of college study, at least 60 semester hours, or a score of 455 on the Parapro test

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HQ: Arlington, VA
4,738 Employees

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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