Instructional Assistant(Colonial Beach High School)

Colonial-Beach-School-District; Colonial Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Beach Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students at Colonial Beach High School. The role is a 10-month position with responsibilities across instructional support, behavior guidance, and materials preparation.

Starting date is immediate, with supervision by the Building Principal. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and ParaPro, with prior experience with children preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment preferred.
• Two years experience working with children.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with teachers and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Assists with support and management of all assigned students to the students’ best ability.
• Applies basic instructional techniques applicable to curriculum.
• Understands and follows through with oral and written instructions directed by teachers and administrators.
• Monitors students and controls behavior of students in classroom and non-classroom situations.
• Helps promote students’ independence, social skills, and self-help skills.
• Operates standard office equipment.
• Assists with monitoring students on playgrounds, getting on and off buses, and to and from the classroom.
• Prepares, compiles, and copies instructional materials as directed.
• Provides set up/clean up for instructional projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Personal computer

Calculator

Copier

Fax machine

Job description

Instructional Assistant(Colonial Beach High School)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925146 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 29, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Colonial Beach Public Schools

“Every Student. Every Minute. Every Day.”

Instructional Assistant

Pay Grade: Instructional Assistant

Period of Employment: 10 Months FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Building Principal

General Responsibilities: To provide instructional support to students and teachers of Colonial Beach Public Schools.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists with support and management of all assigned students to the students’ best ability
• Applies basic instructional techniques applicable to curriculum
• Understands and follows through with oral and written instructions directed by teachers and administrators
• Monitors students and controls behavior of students in classroom and non-classroom situations
• Helps promote students’ independence, social skills, and self-help skills
• Operates standard office equipment
• Assists with monitoring students on playgrounds, getting on and off buses, and to and from the classroom
• Prepares, compiles, and copies instructional materials as directed
• Provides set up/clean up for instructional projects

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with students, families, faculty, and administrators from diverse life experiences.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of school administration
• Ability to develop and present ideas and information effectively, orally and in written form
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with principals, school staff and administrators, and families of CBPS
• Willingness to be flexible and work in many assignments throughout the School

Education or Equivalency Requirements:

Minimum/Preferred

Education Level

Description:

Preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Certification/Licenses

Description:

Preferred

ParaPro Assessment

Work Experience:

Equivalent to or at least:

Type:

Area or Field

Two years

Specific

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 through the use of the telephone andpersonal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feelobjects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items ofoffice related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator,copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Some heavywork requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects may berequired.

Colonial Beach Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities andequal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal andstate orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

Position Type: Full-Time

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Kimberly McDonald
• 400 Lincoln Avenue
• Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]