HRLY - SPECIAL ED ASST(Barrett)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Human Resources announces a temporary hourly Special Education Assistant position located at Barrett Elementary. This role involves providing support to teachers and students in both general and special education classrooms. The assistant will communicate with parents and work collaboratively with staff, demonstrating a willingness to follow teacher direction and supervision. The position requires the ability 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.