Direct Support Professional - Classroom Instructional Assistant

Grafton; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid career development

Education assistance

Job summary

Grafton is hiring a Direct Support Professional for on-site work in Winchester, Virginia. The role involves assisting clients with complex needs to reach their full potential through teamwork and collaboration with educators and clinicians.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in human services or equivalent experience, with detailed responsibilities in client support, behavior management, and educational activities.

The pay ranges from $17 to $22 per hour, with additional benefits including medical, dental, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in a support role.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in direct care and plan implementation.
• Assist Academic Teacher with instructional activities.
• Provide supervision and crisis management to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior management

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Associate's degree with experience

High school diploma or GED with experience

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Classroom Instructional Assistant

Job Category: Direct Support Professional

Requisition Number: WNINS003528

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $17 USD to $22 USD

Locations

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Description

Classroom Instructional Assistant

Empower Every Child — and Find Purpose in Every Day

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs reach their fullest potential. As an Instructional Assistant, your work has meaningful impact—you’ll transform challenges into breakthroughs and see the difference you make in each Child's growth. You’ll join a culture of teamwork and collaboration, where educators, clinicians, and support staff work together to create a community of care and success. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we provide the resources, training, and support you need to grow both personally and professionally.

Join us — and make a lasting difference in how students learn, grow, and thrive!

Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way!

Job Summary

Under general supervision, Direct Support Professionals in our Education program participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. They assist the Academic Teacher in implementing instructional and therapeutic activities. They may assist with writing lesson plans and preparing instructional materials to support instruction. They assist the Academic Teacher with assessing progress (analysis of data) and modifying teaching techniques to promote achievement of each assigned client’s established goals. They work with clients in residences during academic breaks and holidays. In community-based programs, they provide transportation between the residence and school. They provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; complete documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adhere to the scheduled activities; role model positive, mature behavior; utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success. They report to a teacher or program supervisor/manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Health, Safety and Wellness of Clients

• Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
• Provides for the well‑being and safety of clients.
• Supports client health and hygiene.
• Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow‑up measures, as applicable.
• Knows the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes.
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
• Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout the workday.

Provides a Supportive and Solution‑Focused Environment

• Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
• Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma‑informed care approach.
• Manages behavioral crisis safely.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
• Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.

Site Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances

• Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
• Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.
• Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes, assists with meal preparation.
• Provides transportation / community mobility.
• Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.

Teamwork and commitment to the mission, values and vision of Grafton

• Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
• Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Abachelor's degree in human services; or an associate's degree and 3 months experience working with children; or be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. and 6 months experience working with children
• Must be 19 years of age
• Must pass criminal background check and pre‑employment drug screen
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Demonstrates moderate computer skills – how to log‑in, how to navigate the Web for information, how to start and save a document in Microsoft WORD, and has basic keyboarding skills.

COMPENSATION

• Starting at $17 up to $22.00/hour based on experience and qualifications plus opportunity for overtime and shift differentials.
• Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton’s shift differential that is currently being offered.
• Shift Differentials: $1.50/hr weekday evenings & overnight from 3:30p – 7:00a & $3.00/hr weekends starting Fri 3:30p through Mon 7:00a

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Caring for You, So You can Care for Others:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short‑term disability (STD)
• Long‑term disability (LTD)

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success:

• Paid Career Development – we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt and other career training!
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or interview process please contact us at [e-mail]

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco‑free workplace!

Qualifications

Education

Required

GED or better in General Studies.

High School or better in General Studies.

Preferred

Associates or better in Human Services.

Bachelors or better in Human Services.

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