Immediate-Start Special Education Instructional Assistant

Richmond Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools is hiring an Instructional Assistant for Chimborazo Elementary School in Richmond, VA. Start date is immediate. This 9.5-month position (191 days, 7 hours) supports exceptional education classrooms or one-on-one instruction under the school principal.

The role involves assisting with instructional activities, managing records, and promoting positive behavior. Candidates should have ParaPro/associate credentials, disability experience preferred, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment or Associate’s degree or completion of 60 hours of college credits from an accredited college or university recognized by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Minimum of one year working experience as an instructional assistant preferred.
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management and public relations skills are required.
• Must have ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and demonstrate excellence in business English, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities and able to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists student(s) in reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.
• Assists student(s) with self-care areas to build independence.
• Prepares and maintains files and reports.
• Assists teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Assists the teacher in providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Reinforces acceptable student behavior in a consistent and positive manner.
• Encourages proper care and use of school facilities, property and equipment and participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Assists with toileting student(s), changing diapers and personal hygiene.
• Escorts student(s) when necessary and restrains out of control student(s) when necessary.
• Assists student(s) with mobility needs.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Helps to maintain individual records for each student and collects and displays suitable materials for educational displays.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Public relations

Education

Associate degree / 60 credits / ParaPro

Tools

Personal computers & software

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools is hiring an Instructional Assistant for Chimborazo Elementary School in Richmond, VA. Start date is immediate. This 9.5-month position (191 days, 7 hours) supports exceptional education classrooms or one-on-one instruction under the school principal.

The role involves assisting with instructional activities, managing records, and promoting positive behavior. Candidates should have ParaPro/associate credentials, disability experience preferred, and a willingness to