JOB SUMMARY:

Staunton City Schools is seeking applications for a Special Education Instructional Assistant position for an Exceptional Learner’s Classroom for the 2025-26 School Year.

POST OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, employment reference check, and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant
LOCATION: Schools

SUMMARY:

The instructional assistant provides assistance to the classroom teacher(s) in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed and; performs work under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher(s); however, the assistant may independently carry out particular routine aspects of the instructional program including school-wide duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrate basic reading, writing and computation skills.
• Have experience working with groups of children.
• Have good physical and emotional health.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess good character and leadership qualities.
• A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At the elementary school level, must meet the qualifications of highly qualified under No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: " Has passed the Paraprofessional Assessment (visit www.ets,org for test information) with a minimum score of 455 or " Has a minimum of 48 college credits or “A minimum of an Associate’s Degree. (College transcripts or Parapro scores must be submitted to be considered for this position at the elementary level).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Discusses assigned teaching area and works with classroom teacher(s) to coordinate instructional efforts;
• Assists in delivering instructions to students as directed by assigned teacher(s);
• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the principal, classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate, students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) including 1:1 assistance;
• Assists classroom teacher(s) in preparing and developing various teaching aids, such as charts, centers, and graphs;
• Assists students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts;
• Maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.);
• Assists teacher(s) in maintaining a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
• Assists in ensuring the adequate safe supervision of all students;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Assists the teacher(s) in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed;
• Assists in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students from one learning environment to another;
• Reports promptly to assigned/designated location and/or area;
• Attends required meetings and in-services;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities and;
• Performs other duties as assigned by school librarian/classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.