Arlington Public Schools·Arlington, Virginia
Provide support to teachers and students in both general and special education classroom settings. Assist students with physical or sensory needs while working effectively with staff, parents, and children.
Human Resources announces a 1.0 FTE vacancy, grade A-09, 187 days, located at Alice West Fleet Elementary School.
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 working with students with special needs. Experience working in a classroom setting.
Based on 26/27 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.”
Candidates must have a high school diploma and an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of college study. Applicants must also meet NCLB and ESEA requirements or pass the Parapro Test.
Market context
Virginia schools often need special education assistants to support students with individualized instruction, behavior routines, and classroom accessibility. These roles can be competitive because districts look for candidates who meet both education thresholds and federal paraprofessional requirements, and the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your diploma, associate degree or 60 semester hours, and whether you already meet NCLB/ESEA standards or need the Parapro Test.