General Assistant

Three Oaks Elementary School; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a General Assistant to support teachers and manage classroom tasks in a pre-K to special classroom or computer learning center setting. The role involves monitoring student behavior, assisting with instructional activities, and handling routine clerical duties following detailed procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; Title I assistants must have 48 college credits or equivalent, and the position requires regular attendance and

Qualifications

• General knowledge of classroom teaching practices and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and reports.
• Ability to work effectively with students and teachers.
• Skill in using standard office and instructional equipment.
• Ability to operate word processing and data processing tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructional schedule developed with the assistant.
• Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher to groups.
• Assist with instructional activities (reading, library help, note taking).
• Help students with assignments or academic problems.
• Work with groups of students and monitor safety and study habits.
• Assist in daily routines like cafeteria and bus duties; prepare materials.

Skills

Classroom support

Student behavior observation

Communication skills

Record keeping

Office equipment

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits / Paraprofessional Assessment / Associate's degree

Tools

Word processing

Data processing

Job description

Classified - Position - General Assistant

Job Number 3700273663

Start Date

Open Date 08/25/2026

Closing Date 09/04/2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This is instructional support work in providing assistance to teachers in the daily management and instruction of students. An employee in this class is responsible for performing clerical and instructional tasks to relieve teachers of routine activities and to help carry out daily classroom activities. The work involves observing and reporting on the behavior and learning of students, and may be assigned to a pre-kindergarten, kindergarten or special classroom or a computer learning center/lab, closely monitoring the needs of children including basic personal needs, physical help and occasional restraint. All important aspects of the work are subject to detailed and specific procedures which employees follow closely.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Follow instructional schedule developed by personnel working with assistant.
• Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher to small and large groups.
• Assist with instructional activities, (e.g., reads to groups of students, provides library assistance, records information for younger students, listens to students).
• Help students with special assignments or academic problems.
• Work with groups of assigned students.
• Encourage safety, work and study habits.
• Assist with daily routine tasks, such as cafeteria duty, bus duty, money collection, hall duty, checking student's work, etc.
• Prepare instructional materials as requested.
• Assist in fire drill and other building security procedures as requested.
• Perform designated learning tasks with students, going over lessons, topics and exercises; demonstrate or explain lessons, ask questions and prompt students for answers; use supplementary learning materials and aids.
• Monitor activities in drawing, writing, independent study and other classroom activities.
• Escort students on field trips and at school; escort and assist students in physical and playground activities; accompany children to restrooms and assists with toilet if necessary.
• Maintain bulletin boards, student records for daily attendance, lunch tickets, health charts and classroom supplies.
• May work with students requiring individual or close attention.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Title I Assistants Only: Must have a minimum of 48 college credits or provide documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or have an Associate's Degree on higher. Some experience working with children.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone],2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: [phone] (voice); [phone] (TDD) or email at: [e-mail].