O26/27 Temp Hourly 1:1 - Special Ed. Assistant (GUNSTON)

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary/hourly position located at Gunston Middle School. The Special Education Assistant will provide support to teachers and students in both general education and special education classrooms. The role requires effective communication with parents and a collaborative approach to teamwork, working under the direction and supervision of a teacher. The assistant must be able to work effectively with staff, parents, and children.

Requirements

• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Experience working in a secondary setting.
• 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 score of at least 455 on the Parapro Test.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teacher 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree