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

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE position located at Swanson Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves providing support to teachers and students in both general education and special education classrooms. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with the ability to communicate effectively with parents and work under teacher direction and supervision.

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.
• 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.
• Communicate with parents.
• Work collaboratively as a team player.
• Work under teacher direction and supervision.
• Work effectively with staff, parents, and children.

What This Job Offers

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