SY 26/27 - SPECIAL ED ASST (Discovery)

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE position located at Discovery Elementary School. The role involves providing support to teachers and students in both general education and special education classrooms. The assistant will need to communicate effectively with parents and work collaboratively with a team, under the direction and supervision of a teacher. The ability to work effectively with staff, parents, and children is essential.

Requirements

• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Experience working in a classroom setting.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree