Special Education Assistant II; Autism or Curriculum Mountain View Upper Elementary

Overview

Special Education Assistant II (Autism or Curriculum Base)

Mountain View Upper Elementary School

2026-27 School Year

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We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, all really means all.

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The Special Education Assistant II provides support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; documenting activities and progress; and supporting students’ IEP goals. The Special Education Assistant II will provide extended classroom support and follow-up for students who receive special services;

monitor and model evidence/research-based behavior intervention strategies based on recommendations by the special education teacher or behavior specialist/psychologist; help with data collection and analysis, communicate with special education teacher and/or behavior specialist regarding further needs, and ensure that behavior interventions will be practiced with fidelity. The Special Education Assistant II will be a resource for equitable opportunities for students with challenging behaviors;

maintain the interventions with existing supports in the school and will streamline the shift of responsibility to the school staff. The Special Education Assistant II provides responsible para-professional, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of special education students; and performs related tasks as required and directed. All work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher, however, the aide may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which include activities outside of the normal school facility.

• Develops and maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards, assist special education teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.);
• Assists students in the completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers;
• Leads and/or facilitates teaching of individuals in 1:1, small group, or whole class instruction;
• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP);
• Maintains student training data according to prescribed procedures;
• Assists individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks. May need to strictly adhere to a daily schedule with regularly and systematically account for the student's IEP;
• Procures, sets up, and operates audio-visual equipment;
• Assists in the development and implementation of individual student schedules, sensory program and sensory activities, motor group activities, discrete trial drills, and/or student behavior management plans;
• Creates…