Classroom Instructional Assistant

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks instructional support staff to assist teachers in daily classroom activities. Responsibilities include reinforcing instruction, assisting groups of students, and helping with routine tasks such as cafeteria and hall duty.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and, for Title I roles, college credits or equivalent. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of classroom teaching practices and techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructional schedules developed with assistants.
• Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher to groups.
• Assist with instructional activities, read to groups, provide library assistance, record information for younger students.
• Help students with assignments or academic problems.
• Work with groups of assigned students.
• Maintain safety, work and study habits.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits / paraprofessional test / Associate degree

Tools

Word processing

Data processing

Office equipment

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks instructional support staff to assist teachers in daily classroom activities. Responsibilities include reinforcing instruction, assisting groups of students, and helping with routine tasks such as cafeteria and hall duty.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and, for Title I roles, college credits or equivalent. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.