Special Ed Assistant - On-site, Part-Time, $27.15/hr

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, Virginia, on-site, seeks three hourly FTES for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program (Shriver). This Special Education Assistant role works under teacher direction to support both special needs and general education students.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma (or higher), Associate Degree or 60 college hours, and may demonstrate Parapro test scoring. Reliable, flexible team players who can communicate with parents are preferred.

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.
• 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.
• Experience working with student with special needs.
• Experience working in an elementary school setting.

Responsibilities

• 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

Communication with parents

Team player

Experience with special needs

Elementary school experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate Degree or two years of college

60 semester hours

Parapro Test score 455

Job description

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, Virginia, on-site, seeks three hourly FTES for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program (Shriver). This Special Education Assistant role works under teacher direction to support both special needs and general education students.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma (or higher), Associate Degree or 60 college hours, and may demonstrate Parapro test scoring. Reliable, flexible team players who can communicate with parents are preferred.