O26/27 temp/Hrly - Special ed asst (Shriver)

Arlington Public Schools·Arlington, Virginia

$27 - $27/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 3 hours ago

O26/27 temp/Hrly - Special ed asst (Shriver) · $27 - $27/hr

About the role

Pay for this role is about 10% above the Arlington, Virginia median for similar positions.

Assist special education and general education students with physical or sensory needs under teacher supervision. Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and students while working as a collaborative team member.

This posting is for three hourly FTES located at Shriver.

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.

Experience

Experience working with student with special needs.

Experience working in an elementary school setting

Responsibilities

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.

Salary

Flat rate of $27.15/hr.

Requirements

Candidates must hold 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 achieve a score of 455 on the Parapro Test.

high school
associate degree
Teamwork
Communication
Collaboration
Special education
Student support
Instructional assistance

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $27 - $27/hr
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Posted: Aug 28, 2026
Application: Employer website

Virginia Special Education Assistant Market Context

Virginia schools regularly recruit special education assistants to support students’ instructional and daily needs, while temporary hourly roles may attract candidates who meet education and assessment requirements. Competition can favor applicants with an associate degree or 60 college hours, NCLB/ESEA eligibility, or a qualifying Parapro Test score. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, drawn from the original job description, to save research time before applying.