Summer School-Esy Instructional Assistant PEP Program Preparedness; PEP

Summer School-ESY Instructional Assistant PEP Program for Employment Preparedness (PEP)

Join to apply for the Summer School-ESY Instructional Assistant PEP Program for Employment Preparedness (PEP) role at Arlington Public Schools
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Professional day and orientation:
July 1, 2, and 3 (July 3 is half day). Program dates:
July 7, 2025 – August 1, 2025.

Location:

Washington-Liberty. Model: IN-PERSON.

• Assist an individual student as a 1:1 or group with classroom activities and IEP goals under the guidance and direction of a teacher or assignment given by the Office of Special Education.
• Assist with classroom and behavior management plans under teacher guidance and direction.
• Collaborate with school staff, related service providers, student services staff, and families.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by teacher, site‑administrator, or coordinator.

Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds. One year working with students who have disabilities.

• Required:
  
  Graduation from high school or equivalent education; and 60 college credits from a regionally accredited college/university; or a qualifying score on the Para Pro (455 or better).
• Preferred:
  Reliable, dependable, flexible, and punctual; flexible and willing to work as a team; knowledge of the needs of students with disabilities; ability to take initiative appropriately.

Summer School Assistants who are APS employees during the year: hourly rate or $16.68/hr, whichever is higher. Non‑APS Assistants: $16.68 per hour. Retired APS Assistants: $25.68 per hour. (Salary earned during summer school will not be included in the employee’s creditable compensation reported to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).)

Once hired, you will need to sign your assignment letter and return it to HR through the link they send you. You are not hired until you return the letter. Ensure you are aware of dates and times you are required to report to the building. Ensure you are aware of orientation and training with Dr. Becca Reid. Questions may be directed to Becca.

Reid
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Prior to applying, ensure that you will be able to work for the entirety of the program or have a job share arranged. Apply to this job through Winocular. Email Dr. Becca Reid with your preferences:
Becca.

Reid
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