Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education

Portsmouth (VA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A school district in Virginia is hiring an Instructional Assistant to provide instructional support to classroom teachers. The role involves working with students in small groups, maintaining records, and assisting with various tasks to enhance learning. Candidates must meet educational requirements as per the No Child Left Behind Act, including an associate’s degree or equivalent. Light to medium physical work may be required. Interested applicants should apply online and attach required credentials.

Qualifications

Must be highly qualified as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Ability to deal effectively with special students and teachers.
Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support and assist classroom teachers.
Work with students in small groups to reinforce material.
Prepare various reports and maintain records.

Skills

General knowledge of teaching practices

Ability to maintain confidential files

Skill in using instructional equipment

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 semester credit hours

48 semester credit hours

ParaPro exam

Tools

Audio visual equipment

Standard office and data processing equipment

Job description

Instructional Assistant

Portsmouth Public Schools Portsmouth Public Schools - Portsmouth, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5399322
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 07, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY RANGE: 105

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides instructional support and performs paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers by working with students or small groups; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of assigned teachers, pathologists, therapists, or principals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Assisting teacher or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting special population students with achieving established goals, with personal care and mobility; preparing and maintaining files and records;
Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives;
Maintains various records and files, keeps confidential files, test scores and related records;
Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher;
Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions;
Prepares various reports, sets up counseling sessions, conducts orientation sessions;
Verifies student records and grades for scholarships and awards; prepares honor roll;
Assists with large group activities;
Escorts students to special classes and therapy;
Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher;
Advises teacher on student problems;
Assists students with handicaps, assists with loading and unloading buses;
Assists with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up routines;
Participates in in-service training programs as assigned;
Uses technology to enhance instructional programs
Performs related tasks as required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must be highly qualified as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Applicants must possess either of the following: an associate’s degree or 48 semester credit hours (2 years) at an accredited college or university, or have successfully passed the Para Pro exam (score of at least 455)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants please submit an online application along with copies of supporting credentials at ppsk12.us/jobs. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

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