Elementary: Instructional Assistant

Charles City County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles City Elementary School seeks an Instructional Assistant / ParaProfessional to support the instructional program under teachers' direction. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, reinforcing instruction, and assisting in maintaining a safe, orderly classroom.

The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions, with duties that may include supervision and non-instructional tasks as needed in a 186-day school

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher preferred; or high school diploma with additional 48 semester credit hours.
• Ability to work successfully with administrators, teachers, and school officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned duties related to the instructional program and student learning process.
• Participates in staff development activities related to area of assignment.
• Conducts small group instruction and substitutes for classroom teacher under supervision.
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to student records and information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Instruction following

Education

Associate degree or higher

High school diploma + 48 college credits

High school diploma + passing required test

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Charles City Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

TITLE

Instructional Assistant / ParaProfessional

POSITION TYPE

Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Supports the instructional program as directed by administrators and/or teachers. Assist the special education and/or classroom teacher by performing assigned duties related to the learning process as outlined in students' educational plans such as assembling and preparing instructional materials and reinforcing instruction under the direction/supervision of the teacher or building administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree or higher preferred; or High school diploma or equivalent with additional 48 semester credit hours from accredited institutions; or High School Diploma or equivalent with addition of passing a rigorous test as approved by VDOE or CCPS.
• Ability to work successfully with administrators, teachers, and school officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision performing a variety of complex and routine tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs assigned duties related to the instructional program(s) and the student learning process.
• Participates in staff development activities related to area of assignment.
• Conduct small group instruction and/or substitute for the classroom teacher under the direction and guidance of the administrators and/or teachers.
• Skill in handling varied, multiple duties.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and information
• Monitors students under the direction/supervision of the administrators and/or teachers.
• Performs bus, cafeteria, hall, playground duty or other non-instructional assignments under the direction of the building administrators.
• Assists the teacher in the maintenance of a safe, clean, and attractive classroom.
• Models non-discriminatory behavior at all times and follows established safe work practices.
• Follows established CCPS policies and procedures at all time.
• Ability to assist in the implementation of an instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Assists teacher in maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment; supervisors students who cannot participate in first instruction due to in appropriate conduct.
• Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential performance responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an office environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten months a year - 186 Days - Salary determined according to the School Board Pay Plan.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

JOB DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY

Supervisor of Human Resources - 3/24/2026

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employee signature below constitutes the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position and has agreed that s/he is capable of and willing to perform in a reasonable manner the activities involved in the job and role for which they have offered.

The Charles City County Public Schools reserve the right to update, revise, or change this position description and related duties at any time.

The Charles City County School Board ("School Board") is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.