Special Education Assistant

Albemarle County Public Schools Special Education
- Charlottesville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Albemarle County Public Schools Special Education
- Charlottesville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

Special Education Assistant I

Special Education Department

2026-27 School Year

This Special Education Assistant, supervised by our Special Education Department, will work at Ace Academy Seminole Place in the morning and at CATEC in the afternoon.

Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. 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 anAnti-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.

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

Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools .

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.

• 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 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;
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