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A 26/27 - SPECIAL ED ASST (Long Branch)

Arlington Public Schools·Arlington, Virginia

$25 - $47/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Provide support to teachers and students in both general and special education classroom environments. Collaborate effectively with staff, parents, and children while working under teacher supervision.

This is a 1.0 FTE located at Long Branch Elementary School.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to teachers 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 classroom setting.

Qualifications

  • Clear understanding of the educational needs of special education and general education students, which includes, but is 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 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.
  • A-Scale (Benefit
  • Eligible): $24.60–$46.79 per hour

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.” ability.”

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma plus an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of college study. Candidates must meet NCLB and ESEA requirements and have experience working with students with special needs.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Special education support
  • Student support
  • Communication with parents

Benefits

  • Benefit Eligible

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $47/hr
Location
Arlington, Virginia
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Arlington Public Schools

Arlington Public Schools instills a love of learning in its students and prepares them to be responsible and productive global citizens. APS is a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity. We provide instruction in a caring, safe and...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeEducational
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Special education assistant roles stay in demand

In Virginia, special education assistant roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in schools serving students with diverse learning requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for both the required college coursework and direct experience supporting students with special needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your transcript, NCLB/ESEA eligibility, and relevant classroom experience before applying.

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