2026-2027 Instructional Assistant - Churchland Elementary

Churchland Elementary; Portsmouth (VA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Churchland Elementary in Portsmouth, Virginia, is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This paraprofessional role supports classroom teachers, assists students including those with special needs, and helps with records and small-group instruction.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a pay range of $18.20 to $30.02 per hour. Applicants should have an associate degree or 48 semester hours or pass Para Pro with a score of 455.

Qualifikationen

• Highly qualified under No Child Left Behind Act.
• Possess associate degree or 48 semester hours or Para Pro score 455.
• Ability to work with students requiring special assistance.

Aufgaben

• Assist teacher and professionals to achieve instructional objectives.
• Provide support to students with special needs and mobility.
• Prepare and maintain files and records.
• Assist with large group activities.
• Use technology to enhance instructional programs.

Kenntnisse

Confidentiality

Record-keeping

Student support

Communication skills

Classroom technology

Ausbildung

Associate degree

48 semester credit hours

Para Pro score 455

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Office software

Data processing

Jobbeschreibung

2026-2027 Instructional Assistant - Churchland Elementary

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT REPORTS TO: BUILDINGPRINCIPAL OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY RANGE: 105

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides instructional support and performs paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers by working with students or small groups; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of assigned teachers, pathologists, therapists, or principals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Assisting teacher or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting special population students with achieving established goals, with personal care and mobility; preparing and maintaining files and records.

• Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives;
• Maintains various records and files, keeps confidential files, test scores and related records;
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher;
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions;
• Prepares various reports, sets up counseling sessions, conducts orientation sessions;
• Verifies student records and grades for scholarships and awards; prepares honor roll;
• Assists with large group activities;
• Escorts students to special classes and therapy;
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher;
• Advises teacher on student problems;
• Assists students with handicaps, assists with loading and unloading buses;
• Assists with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up routines;
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned;
• Uses technology to enhance instructional programs
• Performs related tasks as required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of special education population; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with special students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and the general public.

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, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; 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 and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must be highly qualified as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Applicants must possess either of the following: an associate’s degree or 48 semester credit hours (2 years) at an accredited college or university, or have successfully passed the Para Pro exam (score of at least 455)

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Details

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This job is also posted in Portsmouth Public Schools

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.20 to $30.02 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• James Trewartha , Principal
• Churchland Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]