A26/27 Special Ed Asst – Mipa (Williamsburg)

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE vacancy, grade A-09 187 days, located at Williamsburg MS. The role involves providing support to teachers and students in both general and special education classrooms. The position requires effective communication with parents and a willingness to be a collaborative team player working under teacher direction and supervision.

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