Arlington STEM | 5.75hr Moderate Mental Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

PURPOSE

Aid teachers with various instructional, clerical, and student management tasks for special education students in special education or general classrooms.

Work Schedule

School year
Work Hours: Shifts typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm, exact times may vary.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Optional Direct Primary Care Plan
• Variety of Optional Supplemental Benefits
• Public Pension for positions exceeding 6 hours per day

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with students with special needs preferred
• Flexible to meet changing student needs
• Strong tutorial skills
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents
• Desire to see young people succeed
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently
• Strong office computer and communication skills
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices
• Basic instructional methods and techniques
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings
• Participation in Special Education Department training
• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• Two-year college degree from an accredited college
• Passed the Para-Pro Assessment
• One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children
• Annual school-level evaluations completed
• 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Full Position Description

Special Education Assistant Job Description