2026-2027 Instructional Assistant - Waterview Elementary

Waterview Elementary; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterview Elementary in Portsmouth, VA is hiring an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students across general and special education settings. The role focuses on assisting with instructional activities, managing small groups, and maintaining confidential student records.

The position emphasizes teamwork with teachers, aides and therapists, along with occasional supervision and coordination of student activities. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of practices to teach and support special education students.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, students and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher to achieve instructional objectives and support students individually or in small groups.
• Maintain and organize records, assess student progress, and feed information back to teachers.
• Assist with meals, transportation, and routine student activities as needed.
• Use technology to enhance instructional programs and support classroom activities.
• Participate in in-service training programs and school activities.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Para Pro exam alternative

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

2026-2027 Instructional Assistant - Waterview Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909249
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

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

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.20 to $30.02 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Bryce Mitchell , Principal
• Waterview Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]