A26/27 1:1 SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (Taylor ES)

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, VA, seeks a paraprofessional to support teachers and students at Taylor Elementary School. This on-site role focuses on general and special education assistance, with strong communication to parents and collaborative teamwork.

Requirements include a high school diploma and either an associate degree or two years of college; NCLB/ESEA eligibility is expected at hire. Salary is set according to the FY2026-27 schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Experience working in general and special education settings.
• Must be reliable, dependable and flexible.
• Meet requirements of NCLB and ESEA at hire.

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.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Team player

Ability to communicate with parents

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or two years of college study

Job description

Arlington, VA, United States (On-site)

Job Description

This is an hourly salaried FTE located at Taylor Elementary School

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.

Experience:

Experience working with students with special needs.

Experience working in a secondary setting.

Qualifications:

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.

Salary will be based on the FY2026-27 salary schedule.

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations - Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability."

Job Info

• Job Identification 1535
• Job Category Classified
• Posting Date 07/28/2026, 08:17 PM
• Degree Level Some College
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Taylor Elementary School, Arlington, VA, 22207, US (On-site)