2026-2027 Vacancy: Elementary Instructional Aide, Clymore Elementary

Clymore Elementary School; Fort Defiance (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Augusta County Public Schools’ Clymore Elementary School in Fort Defiance, VA seeks an Elementary Instructional Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports classroom teachers, assists with lesson delivery, and helps maintain a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and is ready to collaborate with staff, families, and students, with full benefits and a standard instructional schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner.
• Ability to learn and use specialized instructional/management techniques as needed.
• Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering instructions to students.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Assists in preparing and developing teaching aids and materials.
• Assists students individually and in groups with lesson assignments.
• Maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment.
• Attends required meetings and inservices.

Skills

Cooperation

Instructional techniques

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

2026-2027 Vacancy: Elementary Instructional Aide, Clymore Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools Clymore Elementary School - 184 Fort Defiance Road Fort Defiance, VA 24437 - Fort Defiance, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5938464

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

2026-2027 Vacancy: Elementary Instructional Aide

Full-Time Instructional AideClymore Elementary

Reports To: Classroom Teacher, Principal

Salary Scale: Support Scale N1 - 7.5 hours/183 days

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

2026-2027 Salary Scales:

Salary Range: $22,039-$23,194; Full-Benefits (including retirement and health insurance)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher(s) to coordinate instructional efforts;
• Assists in delivering instructions to students;
• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate, students' Individual Educational Plans (IEPs);
• Assists classroom teacher(s) in preparing and developing various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, 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;
• Assists in the proper maintenance of students' records, under supervision and/or direction of classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s);
• Attends required meetings and inservices;
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; ability to learn and use specialized instructional/management techniques as needed; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment, materials, and/or students up to 60 pounds may be required. Occasional lifting, movement, and transferring of students may be required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Other limited physical activities may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings, and division wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; 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 and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Daily personal close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required. Contact with parents and medical professional may be required.

EVALUATION

The building administrator(s), with collaboration from the classroom teacher(s), will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required