Arlington ISD Classroom Assistant Job Fair Oct. 28: Interview on the Spot

Name: Arlington ISD Classroom Assistant Job Fair 2026
Start: 2026-10-28T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-28T18:30:00-05:00
Location: J.C. Ferguson Education Center at Venture High School

ARLINGTON, TX — Arlington ISD is holding a classroom assistant job fair on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and it is built for speed. District hiring teams will interview candidates on the spot at the J.C. Ferguson Education Center at Venture High School, and qualified applicants may walk out with a same-day offer for a classroom job at an elementary, junior high or high school campus.

Two hours, one district, classroom assistant openings at every grade level. If you have been thinking about working in a school, this is the shortest path in Arlington.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Arlington ISD Classroom Assistant Job Fair 2026
Date	Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Time	4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location	J.C. Ferguson Education Center at Venture High School, 600 SE Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76018
Format	In person, interviews on the spot
Registration	Arlington ISD's Eventbrite sign-up page
Organizer	Arlington ISD Human Resources

💼 What Arlington ISD Is Hiring For

The district is filling classroom assistant positions across all three school levels. Classroom assistants work alongside teachers, helping with small groups, supervising students and keeping the day running. At the fair you will talk directly with campus leaders and Human Resources staff, which means the person interviewing you may be the person you end up working for.

Arlington ISD says it has more than 2,000 hourly positions across the district, from classroom assistants to bus drivers to food service. Its hourly employees get district contributions toward health insurance, health, vision, life and disability coverage, yearly pay increases, and for full-time staff, membership in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. The district also notes that teaching assistants are paid year-round rather than only during the school year.

💵 What It Pays

The district has not published a pay range on the Oct. 28 event listing. Arlington ISD sets hourly pay through its annual compensation plan, and every current opening shows its own range on the district's job board. For context, the district advertised $19.05 to $28.27 an hour for special education classroom assistants at a job fair last December. Treat that as a prior-year figure for a specific role, not a promise for this fair, and check the posting before you interview.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Register first on the district's Eventbrite page so the hiring team knows you are coming.
Start an application through the Arlington ISD jobs page. Hourly roles run through the district's online application portal, and having it started makes a same-day offer easier to finalize.
Bring a printed resume and a list of references, plus any school, childcare or tutoring experience you can point to.
Read the posting requirements for the role you want before you go. Questions go to the district's recruiting team at [email protected].
Plan for the after-work window. The 4:30 p.m. start is friendly to people coming off a day shift, so expect a crowd near the open.

🔎 Start Searching School and Education Jobs

Whether or not you land an offer on Oct. 28, school jobs in Arlington open all year. These searches cover the district itself and the classroom, support and childcare roles that sit next to it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Arlington ISD classroom assistant job fair?

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the J.C. Ferguson Education Center at Venture High School, 600 SE Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington.

Can I really get hired the same day?

The district says it will interview on the spot and that qualified candidates may receive a same-day offer. That is a possibility, not a guarantee, so arrive prepared.

Do I need to register?

Arlington ISD is taking sign-ups through Eventbrite, linked in the table above. Registering also shows you the current openings.

Which schools are hiring?

The district lists classroom assistant openings at elementary, junior high and high school campuses. Specific campuses are posted on the district job board.

Is Arlington ISD hiring substitutes too?

The district says general education substitute hiring is paused, with an update expected Dec. 1, 2026. Bilingual, special education and classroom assistant substitute hiring continues.

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