Tuckahoe - Hourly Special Education Assistant

Arlington Public Schools
United States, US
Job Description

Job Description




This posting is an hourly position, located at Tuckahoe ES.

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: 

Flat rate of $26.42/hr.