2026-2027 Instructional Assistant

Craig County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Craig County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves working with students individually or in small groups and supporting classroom teachers in paraprofessional tasks under supervision.

The position is light work and non-exempt, with duties including maintaining records, assisting with grading, and coordinating with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of at least 48 semester hours of college from an accredited college or university or a passing score on the Para-Professional Assessment Exam.
• Possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn to operate and maintain a wide variety of instructional equipment
• Possess the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents
• Possess an interest and ability in working with special education students
• Dependability and punctuality required

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher with instructional activities; reinforces material with individuals or small groups.
• Maintains student records and assists with grading and recording grades under teacher supervision.
• Maintains contact with parents, administrators and teachers.
• Performs clerical duties including typing, copying and collating.
• Assists with lunch, bus and other routines; supports in-service training as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

48 semester hours

Para-Professional Assessment Exam

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/10/2026
• Location: Craig County Central Office
• Date Available: 08/01/2026

INSTRUCTIONALASSISTANT

2026-2027 School Year

TheCraig County School Board, Virginia, is now accepting applications for the Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 School Year.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers by working with individual students or small groups; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the classroom teacher. This is a non-exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

Assisting the classroom teacher with instructional activities; assisting students to reinforce material already presented through special efforts and repetitions; preparing and maintaining files and reports. The Instructional Assistant also…..

• Assists classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned;
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher;
• Assists in maintaining student records;
• Assists with grading and recording grades under teacher's supervision;
• Maintains appropriate contact with parents, administrators and teachers;
• Performs a variety of clerical duties including typing, copying, collating, etc.;
• Assists with large group activities;
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher;
• Informs teacher on student problems;
• Performs cafeteria, hall and bus duties;
• Assists with lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing and wash-up routines;
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned;
• Performs related tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of at least 48 semester hours of college from an accredited college or university or a passing score on the Para-Professional Assessment Exam
• Possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn to operate and maintain a wide variety of instructional equipment
• Possess the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents
• Possess an interest and ability in working with special education students
• Dependability and punctuality required

CONDITIONS OF WORK:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, and noise. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Salary: 2026-2027 Teacher Assistant Salary Scale

FLSA: Non-Exempt

CraigCounty Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs and activities for reasons of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability, age, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Jessica Belcher,Executive Administrative Assistant/Clerk of Board