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A26/27 special education assistant (Barcroft)

Arlington Public Schools·Arlington, Virginia

$25 - $47/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
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About the role

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

This is an 0.5 hourly salaried FTE located at Barcroft Elementary School

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 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

  • Salary will be based on the FY2026-27 salary schedule.
  • 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.”

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of college study. Experience working with students with special needs is required.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Student supervision
  • Special education support
  • Classroom assistance

Benefits

  • Benefit Eligible

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $47/hr
Location
Arlington, Virginia
Posted
Aug 19, 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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Virginia Special Education Assistant Roles Require Relevant Preparation

Special education assistant roles in Virginia typically see steady demand because schools need consistent classroom and student-support coverage. This position is competitive for candidates with a high school diploma plus an associate degree or 60 college credits, along with experience supporting students with special needs; verify how your background aligns. The requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving research time before you apply.

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