Special Education Assistant II; Autism -Mountain View Primary School

Special Education Assistant II (Autism Base) – Mountain View Primary School 2026–27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools, Mountain View Primary School – Charlottesville, Virginia.

Job : 5653240

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

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.

• Develop and maintain 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).
• Assist students in the completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers.
• Lead and/or facilitate teaching of individuals in 1:1, small group, or whole class instruction.
• Carry out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Maintain student training data according to prescribed procedures.
• Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, directions, schedules, and/or complete tasks; strictly adhere to a daily schedule with regularly and systematically account for the student's IEP.
• Procure, set up, and operate audio‑visual equipment.
• Assist 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.
• Create alternative activities for independent work based on teacher‑directed activities.
• Assist in the coordination of school and home supports and work tasks.
• Assist with data collection and facilitate accommodations as required by the classroom teacher or supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with special education teacher information to help facilitate the IEP goals of the students.
• Demonstrate cooperation, openness for growth, and willingness to contribute to a team approach to the educational program.
• Under the supervision of the classroom teacher and/or building principal, assist in the maintenance of students' records, collection of lunch monies, and related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed.
• Monitor student’s attendance, behavior, and suspension data.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing, and duplicating at the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Provide direct support to staff by introducing and modeling research‑evidence‑based interventions.
• Provide direct support to students by teaching and modeling research‑evidence‑based interventions and curriculum.
• Coordinate…