Arlington Public Schools·Arlington, Virginia
The assistant will provide support to both teachers and students within general education and special education classrooms at Claremont Elementary. Key duties include communicating effectively with parents and collaborating as a team player under teacher supervision.
This position is an hourly position, located at Claremont Elementary.
Based on 25/26 Pay Plan.
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.”
Candidates must have experience working with students with special needs in an elementary setting and possess a clear understanding of educational needs, including physical or sensory assistance. Minimum qualifications require a high school diploma plus either an Associate Degree, two years of college study, 60 semester hours, or a passing score on the Parapro Test, while also meeting NCLB/ESEA requirements.
Market context
In Virginia, temp/hourly special education assistant roles are often driven by school staffing needs and student support requirements, especially in elementary settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for experience with students with special needs, comfort providing physical or sensory assistance, and a high school diploma plus an associate degree or two years of college. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit against the original job description before applying.