2026-2027 Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

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

Job summary

Waterview Elementary in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Kindergarten Instructional Assistant to support classroom instruction and assist with students who have special needs. The role works under the supervision of the building principal and classroom teachers.

The ideal candidate will help with small groups, manage materials, and utilize technology to reinforce lessons, while maintaining student records and supporting daily routines.

Qualifications

• Must meet NCLB-mandated qualifications: associate degree or 48 credit hours or Para Pro exam (455+).
• Experience in a special education setting is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and records.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher and other professionals to achieve instructional objectives.
• Support individual students with special needs and small groups.
• Maintain confidential records and test score files.
• Provide programmed practice activities and reinforce material.
• Use technology to enhance instructional programs.

Skills

Assisting teacher

Small group instruction

Records management

Technology in instruction

Special needs support

Education

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

ParaPro exam (455+)

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Educational technology

Job description

2026-2027 Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909382
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Additional Information
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POSITION TITLE:KINDERGARTENINSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT REPORTS TO:BUILDINGPRINCIPAL

OVER-TIME STATUS:NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE:105

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers by working with individual special needs students or small groups; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of assigned teachers, therapist or pathologist.

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 associates 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)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials and 2 references. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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