Instructional Assistant

Fredericksburg City Public Schools; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fredericksburg City Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classrooms across Hugh Mercer Elementary, Lafayette Elementary, and Gladys West Elementary.

The role uses the Instructional Paraprofessional Salary Scale, with a pay range of $25,931 - $41,609, based on education and experience. Date posted: 8/17/2026. Beginning date: August 6, 2025. Contact: Eileen Pospisil at [e-mail] for applications.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of study (minimum 48 college credits) at an institution of higher education.
• An associate's degree or higher.
• Alternatively, have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test.

Education

Two years of college credits

Associate's degree

ParaPro Assessment Test

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional Assistant/ Instructional Assistant


• Date Posted: 8/17/2026


• Location: Hugh Mercer Elementary School


• Date Available: TBD

POSITION: Instructional Assistant

MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed at least two years of study (minimum 48 college credits) at an institution of higher education or


• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree or


• Have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test by Educational Testing Service.

LOCATIONS:

• Hugh Mercer Elementary School


• Lafayette Elementary School


• Gladys West Elementary School

SALARY RANGE: $25,931 - $41,609

Placement on the Instructional Paraprofessional Salary Scale depends on education and experience.

BEGINNING DATE: August 6, 2025

CONTACT PERSON: Eileen Pospisil, Human Resources Administrative Assistant, [e-mail]

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

NOTE: Fredericksburg City Public School Division is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age, marital status, or disability in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.