A26/27 Special Ed Asst (187) (Wakefield)

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE vacancy, grade A-09 187 days, located at Wakefield High School. The role involves providing support to teachers and students in general education and special education classrooms. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate with parents, be a collaborative team player, and willing to work under teacher direction and supervision. The ability to work effectively with staff, parents, and children is essential.

Requirements

• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Experience working in a elementary school 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 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

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