PREK SPECIAL ED ASST (187) - Abingdon

Arlington Public Schools
Arlington,, VA
Job Description

Job Description




This is a 1.0 FTE, grade A-09 187 days, located at Abingdon Elementary School.

 

All Teachers/Instructional Staff hired after January 15th are considered term employees. This position is a term position that is effective for FY26 through June 18, 2026 only. You would need to re-apply for a position for FY27.

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 students with special needs.

  • Experience working in a 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: 

Based on 25/26 Hourly 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.”