Aide (ISS)

Tazewell County School District; Bluefield (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tazewell County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher's Aide/Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers across all schools in Bluefield, VA. The role involves assisting with instruction, preparing teaching aids, and helping manage student activities under supervision.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and good moral character. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with duties that emphasize safety, supervision, and collaborative classroom support.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Candidate must possess good moral character.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teachers in delivering instruction and coordinating efforts.
• Assists in preparing teaching aids and instructional materials.
• Provides individual and small-group support to reinforce lessons.
• Maintains orderly classroom environment and assists with classroom management policies.
• Assists in student supervision and safety during activities and transitions.

Skills

Cooperation

Communication

Teamwork

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Aide (ISS)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5884185

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teacher's Aide/Instructional Assistant

LOCATION: All Schools

JOB CATEGORY: Support

PAY GRADE: Teacher Aide/Instructional Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Classroom Teacher (s) Building Administrator (s)

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Provides assistance to the classroom teacher(s) in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; performs work under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher(s); however, the assistant may independently carry out particular routine aspects of the instructional program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• 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, );
• 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 grading student work;
• 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

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

Building administrator(s), with collaboration from the classroom teacher(s)

Approved by Tazewell County School Board 9/10/2007

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20,347 to $28,193 Bi-Monthly

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Glayde Brown
• 506 Jeffersonville Street
• Tazewell, Virginia 24651
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]