Bilingual Instructional Assistant — Empower Students

SPOTSWOOD ELEMENTARY; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SPOTSWOOD ELEMENTARY in Harrisonburg, Virginia is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Bilingual Preferred English/Spanish) for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers by addressing individual student needs to help each student reach maximum academic and social potential.

The position includes supporting instructional activities, supervision, record keeping, and collaboration with families. Salary determined by the Teacher Assistant Salary Scale, 200 days.

Qualifications

• Have completed 2 years of college (associates and/or bachelor degree preferred). Pass (or have passed) a state/locally approved academic assessment.
• Proficiency in spoken and written communication to express and/or exchange ideas.
• Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures with speed and accuracy.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts learning exercises (provides instruction) to the whole class, small groups, and individual students.
• Informs the teacher of any special information or concerns about an individual student.
• Assists the teacher in providing for the individual instructional, behavioral, and daily living needs, abilities, and interests of the students.
• Assists with activities such as record keeping, filing, organizing materials and preparing instructional/classroom materials.
• Supports an inviting and functional classroom or learning environment while caring for material and equipment.
• Provides clerical assistance as a particular situation requires.
• Assists with the supervision of children.
• Substitutes for teachers when needed.
• Takes all industry standard precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tech literacy

Leadership

Education

Two-year college

Assessment test

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Email

Job description

SPOTSWOOD ELEMENTARY in Harrisonburg, Virginia is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Bilingual Preferred English/Spanish) for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers by addressing individual student needs to help each student reach maximum academic and social potential.

The position includes supporting instructional activities, supervision, record keeping, and collaboration with families. Salary determined by the Teacher Assistant Salary Scale, 200 days.