After-School Special Needs Support Specialist

Extended Day Enrichment Prgm; Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools Extended Day Enrichment Prgm (EDEP) at Mountain View Primary School in Albemarle County, Virginia, seeks an EDEP Special Needs Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. The 4-hour daily, 10-month position is part-time and not eligible for benefits.

The assistant will support the Head Teacher, aid with daily tasks, and provide care for students with special needs across EDEP venues, including holidays and inclement weather programs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in after-school or classroom settings preferred.
• Ability to follow preplanned activities and adapt to student needs.
• Reliable, patient, and collaborative team member.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Teacher with daily tasks.
• Instructs students in preplanned activities as required.
• Assists with activities and events as needed.
• Establishes cooperative relations with staff.
• Maintains positive public relations.
• Upholds school rules and procedures.
• Provides basic personal care.
• Cares for assigned special needs students in all EDEP venues.
• Participates in EDEP programs as assigned.
• Attends required trainings.
• Exhibits dependable work habits.
• Maintains a safe work environment.

Skills

Student support

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

First Aid

Job description

Albemarle County Public Schools Extended Day Enrichment Prgm (EDEP) at Mountain View Primary School in Albemarle County, Virginia, seeks an EDEP Special Needs Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. The 4-hour daily, 10-month position is part-time and not eligible for benefits.

The assistant will support the Head Teacher, aid with daily tasks, and provide care for students with special needs across EDEP venues, including holidays and inclement weather programs.