After School Program (EDEP) Special Needs Assistant - Brownsville Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year

After School Special Needs Assistant

EDEP Special Needs Assistants Extended Day Enrichment After School Program at Brownsville Elementary School

2025-26 School Year Part-Time 41%, 3 hrs/day, 10 Months/year

Note:

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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!

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

The After School Special Needs Assistant assists the Head Teacher and/or Teacher as necessary in support of assigned students in the After-School program. Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the teacher with daily tasks;
• Instructs students in preplanned activities as required;
• Assists with any activity and special event as needed;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with EDEP staff and school staff;
• Exhibits positive public relations;
• Upholds school rules, policies, and procedures;
• Provides basic personal care;
• Provides care for assigned special needs student(s) in ALL EDEP venues (Student Holiday, Spring Break and Inclement Weather programs)
• Participates in EDEP programs (Student Holiday, Spring Break and Inclement Weather programs) as assigned;
• Attends required and assigned training sessions;
• Exhibits dependable work habits;
• Maintains a safe work environment;
• Establishes and maintains high standards of behavior;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates for this position:

• love working with students
• have flexibility in work schedule/location
• have a positive attitude
• show initiative to support student learning
• feel comfortable working with students in an in-person environment

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school including basic keyboard and filing training. Experience working with special needs children preferred;
Certified in First Aid;
Prefer some nursing assistant / attendant experience and age appropriate experience.

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.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work Contacts:
Duties performed typically in school settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned spaces;
Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required;
Occasional travel with students on field trips;
Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs an other mechanical devices may be required;
Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required;
Daily personal and close contact with children and ASEP staff members required to provide an effective learning environment.