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Preschool Special Education Instructional Assistant

Staunton City & Schools

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Staunton, Virginia
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JOB SUMMARY:

Dixon Education Center is seeking applications for a Special Education Preschool Instructional Assistant for the remaining 2026-27 School Year.

Start Date: Immediately

Full Benefits Package

Posting: Open Until Filled

Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

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.

STAUNTON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant

LOCATION: Schools

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Principal

GRADE/RANK: IA O1/IA02

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

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.

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.

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).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Duties performed typically in school settings to include classrooms, gyms, library, cafeteria, transportation (drop-off and pick-up) and recreational areas. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hand, and talk or hear; light lifting up to 40 pounds and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Daily personal and close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning

environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to germs and potentially blood borne pathogens.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The school librarian assistant/instructional assistant will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Staunton City Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the school board policy and administrative

regulations on evaluation of support staff.

Approved by: Principals and Director of Human Resources

Date: 2013-14

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