A26/27 SPECIAL ED ASST(Barcroft)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

2d•$25 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington Public Schools is hiring a Grade A-09 Special Education Assistant for a 0.5 FTE position at Barcroft Elementary School. The assistant provides support to teachers and students in general education and special education classrooms and works under teacher direction and supervision. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and children, as well as reliability, dependability, and flexibility. Candidates should have experience working with students with special needs and in a secondary setting. They must understand the educational needs of special education and general education students, including assistance with physical or sensory needs. At the time of hire, assistants must meet NCLB and ESEA requirements and have a high school diploma plus an associate degree or two years of college study (at least 60 semester hours), or achieve a score of at least 455 on the Parapro Test. Salary is based on the FY2026-27 schedule, with an A-Scale benefit-eligible range of $24.60–$46.79 per hour.

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, including assistance with physical or sensory needs.
Must be reliable, dependable, and flexible.
Must meet NCLB and ESEA requirements at the time of hire.
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 students in general education and special education classrooms.
Communicate with parents.
Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and children.
Work under teacher direction and supervision.
Assist students with physical or sensory needs.