Special Education Assistant - Journey Middle School

Special Education Assistant I – Journey Middle School – 2026-27 School Year

Job : 5705468

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

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 purpose of building school communities that recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child.

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more.

General Definition of Work: Provides responsible administrative, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students; 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.

Essential Functions:

• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP);
• Carries out follow-up and review lessons;
• Develops and maintains a 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 teacher in maintaining an appropriate level of classroom behavior and control;
• With the classroom teacher's knowledge and approval, carries out appropriate discipline of students;
• Procures, sets up, and operates audio‑visual equipment;
• Assists students in the completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers;
• Assists teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed;
• Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another;
• Performs such duties as attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by the classroom teacher;
• Performs such clerical duties as typing, filing, and duplicating at the direction of the classroom teacher;
• Supervises students in lunchroom or during lunch period;
• Supervises students during free time and other non‑instructional periods as directed by the classroom teacher;
• Under supervision of the classroom teacher and/or building principal, assists in maintenance of students' records;
• May be required to assist students with daily living skills (i.e., toileting, feeding, diaper change, positioning of students, etc.);
• Participates in team meetings;
• Assisting with carry‑over of related services, i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, and Vision;
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or principal;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff; must be high school graduate or hold equivalence of a high school diploma and be willing to seek and maintain CPR certification.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school including basic keyboard and filing training.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work Contacts: Duties performed typically in school settings include classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be…