Instructional Assistant

Churchland Middle; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchland Middle School in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Instructional Assistant to provide instructional support and assist classroom teachers with students, including those with special needs. The role includes maintaining files, assisting with records, and supporting instructional activities under supervision.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 48 college hours or ParaPro exam, and the position involves light to moderate physical activity, classroom assistance, and use of essential

Qualifications

• General knowledge of teaching practices and special education needs.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and reports.
• Ability to work with teachers, parents, and students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers to achieve instructional objectives.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce material.
• Prepare reports and records; assist with scheduling and counseling sessions.
• Support with meals, hygiene, and daily routines as needed.
• Use technology to enhance instructional programs.

Skills

Assisting teacher

Record keeping

Small group instruction

Student support

Education

Associate degree

48 semester hours

ParaPro exam

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides instructional support andperforms paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers by workingwith 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)

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Job Details

Job ID: 5721055

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.56 to $30.62 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Khrista Brownlee , Principal
• Churchland Middle
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]