Flexible Substitute Instructional Assistant: Student Success

Young World Physical Education; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlottesville City Schools is seeking enthusiastic, flexible Substitute Instructional Assistants to join our team. Substitute Instructional Assistants in CCS are essential partners who work alongside classroom teachers to support student learning, reinforce instruction, and assist with classroom management.

You will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging educational environment where every student can thrive.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and student success.
• Experience working with children in educational or youth settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to deliver instruction to individual students or small groups.
• Assist in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), behavioral interventions, and classroom support strategies.
• Create and maintain a safe, positive, and supportive classroom environment where all students feel respected and valued.
• Help monitor student progress and communicate observational feedback to teaching staff.
• Supervise students during non-instructional times, including recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal, and hallway transitions.
• Perform administrative and classroom preparation tasks as needed to support smooth daily operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Equity and inclusion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Charlottesville City Schools is seeking enthusiastic, flexible Substitute Instructional Assistants to join our team. Substitute Instructional Assistants in CCS are essential partners who work alongside classroom teachers to support student learning, reinforce instruction, and assist with classroom management.

You will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging educational environment where every student can thrive.