Early Intervention Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools is seeking an Early Intervention Assistant at Westover Hills Elementary in Richmond, VA. The role supports K-2 students with reading and math interventions, conducts assessments, and maintains records.

9.5-month schedule, 191 days, 7 hours per day, non-exempt status. The successful candidate will have an associate degree or 60 college credits and ParaPro eligibility, plus strong communication and organization skills to collaborate with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits with ParaPro scoring.
• Minimum one year instructional assistant experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group instruction in reading and math for K-2.
• Communicate progress with school personnel and parents.
• Differentiate instruction based on assessment data.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Attend required trainings and participate in team reviews.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Public relations

Relationship building

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree / 60 credits

ParaPro assessment eligibility

Instructional assistant experience preferred

Tools

Personal computers

Related software

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools Westover Hills Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Early Intervention Assistant

Richmond City Public Schools Westover Hills Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Richmond City Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5880362
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Job Title:

Early Intervention Assistant

Terms of Employment:

9.5-month Support (191 Day, 7 hours)

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Location:

Westover Hills Elementary

Immediate Supervisor:

School Principal/Office of Student Supports and Interventions

General Description:

Duties performed typically in a school setting. Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, light lifting up to 10 pounds, walking, vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Early Intervention Assistants will be trained to conduct the Richmond Public Schools early intervention eligibility screening process in grade K-2. Early Intervention Assistants will receive required professional development and training prior to conducting academic interventions using research based methodology in reading and/or math in grades K-2.

• Provides small group instruction.
• Communicates with school personnel and parents of children regarding reading and/or math level and rate of progress.
• Differentiates instruction based on assessment data.
• Upon request and availability; participates in team reviews concerning academic progress for students receiving services.
• Shares student data with applicable teachers and administration.
• Provides pre and post-assessment data to teachers and administrators.
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation.
• Follows required procedures and practices outlined in training.
• Attends all required training.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Administers informal and formal assessments outlined in program.
• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional program objectives.
• Manages classroom organization.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or completion of 60 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university recognized by the Virginia Department of Education or demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction by achieving a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• A minimum of one year working experience as an instructional assistant preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and public relations skills are required.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must have good skills in operating personal computers and related software.
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities, have the ability to work independently and/or with minimum supervision, and the ability to effectively handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Must have good knowledge of and understanding of child growth and development and paraprofessional instructional procedures and practices.
• Must have some knowledge of the instructional goals and the policies of public schools.
• Considerable patience and the ability to work effectively with children and faculty members are essential. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions and to perform all required tasks.

PAY SCALE: G-108.2 starting salary is $30,600 and maximum hiring salary is $47,058. Comes with excellent benefits.

START DATE: Based on School Board approval

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30,600 to $47,058 Per Year

EOE.

Contact Information

• Nokomis Alston , Principal
• Westover Hills Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]