47.special ed asst - Life skills (187) (Hamm ms)
Arlington Public Schools
Location
Arlington, Virginia
Quick overview
The primary role involves providing support to teachers and students within both general education and special education classrooms. This includes the ability to communicate effectively with parents and functioning as a collaborative team player under teacher direction.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess experience working with students with special needs, preferably in a secondary school setting, and have a clear understanding of the educational needs of special education and general education students, including physical or sensory assistance. Applicants must meet NCLB/ESEA requirements, demonstrating reliability, dependability, and flexibility, along with holding a high school diploma and either an Associate Degree or two years of college study (60 semester hours) or a Parapro Test score of at least 455.
Job description
This is a 0.5 FTE vacancy, grade A-09 187 days, located at Dorothy Hamm MS. All Teachers/Instructional Staff hired after January 15th are considered term employees. This position is a term position that is effective for FY26 through June 18, 2026 only. You would need to re-apply for a position for FY27.
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 school 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
Based on 25/26 Pay Plan. Newly hired individuals with previous experience in their field may receive salary credit for up to 5 years of experience related to the job being filled. 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.”