Developmental Assistant

Young World Physical Education

Tazewell (VA)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 34,440

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Tazewell, Virginia, is seeking a Developmental Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. This part-time position involves assisting students in various school settings, providing support under the supervision of a certified teacher. Candidates should have an Associate degree or an equivalent educational background. Responsibilities include guiding independent study, assisting with classroom duties, and supporting student learning. Applicants must demonstrate good moral character and consistent attendance.* Contact: Glayde Brown at ggbrown@tcpsva.org.

Qualifications

Prepare for classroom activities under teacher supervision.
Instruct students in small groups and individually.
Assist with classroom duties such as snacks and routines.

Responsibilities

Assist individual students in need of special attention.
Guide independent study and remedial work.
Supervise testing and reading groups.

Skills

Assisting students

Classroom management

Good moral character

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or higher

Educational equivalent to high school diploma or GED

Job description

Developmental Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5686037

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

This position is for the 2026-27 School Year.

TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

Developmental Assistant

LOCATION

Various Schools

JOB CATEGORY

Part-time Support

PAY GRADE

Developmental Assistant (hourly)

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building Administrator

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Under the supervision of a certified teacher, prepares for classroom activities. Instructs individual and small groups of students by reinforcing material initially introduced by the teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

Assists individual pupils in need of special attention,
Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work under the direction of the teacher,
Assists the teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snacks, bathroom and clothing routines,
Checks notebooks/ homework assignments,
Correct papers and make-up work under the direction or supervision of the teacher,
Assists in supervision of testing,
Assists with student practice and remediation,
Assists with reading groups and storytelling,
Assists with small groups and/or individual students in the library,
Participates in in-service training,
Assumes duties as directed by the teacher or building administrator.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associates (two-year) degree or higher education. Candidate can have an educational

equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Development

Certificate (GED) with having passed the ParaPro assessment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular and consistent attendance
Good moral character

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in school settings include: classrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, 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 the normal assigned hours may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing and 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 professionals may be required.

EVALUATION

Building Administrator(s)

Approved by Tazewell County School Board 9/10/2007

Position Type: Part-Time

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