Special Education Assistant II; Autism Temporary-Brownsville Elementary School Sc

Special Education Assistant II (Autism Base) Temporary Brownsville Elementary School 2025-26 School Year

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.

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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 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.

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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 Assistant II will provide extended classroom support and follow‑up for students who receive special services;

monitor and model evidence‑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 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. 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 complete tasks; may need to strictly adhere to a daily schedule with regular and systematic accounting for the student's IEP.
• Procure, set up, and operate audio‑visual equipment.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual student schedules, sensory programs and 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 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…