A26/27-SPECIAL ED ASST (187) (H-B WOODLAWN)

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides 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. The assistant will work under the direction and supervision of a teacher and must be able to interact effectively with staff, parents, and children.

Requirements

• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Experience working in a secondary 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 qualifying score of 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree