Instructional Assistant - General Education

OneCCPS; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Bellwood Elementary School. The role supports teachers with classroom duties, assists students academically, and helps prepare materials.

You may supervise students during transitions, lunch, and library time, while performing clerical tasks as needed in a public school setting. The position requires a high school diploma, basic clerical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of childhood growth and development and behavior management.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks and follow written instructions.
• Ability to supervise children in the absence of a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classroom duties and provide small group instruction as directed.
• Support students academically in one-to-one, small group, or whole-class settings.
• Prepare and reproduce classroom materials and assist with displays.
• Assist students on and off the bus; supervise during lunch and library/computer lab duties as needed.
• Provide clerical support including filing, attendance, and supplies management.

Skills

Childhood development

Behavior management

Clerical procedures

Student supervision

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Instructional Assistant - General EducationApply: On-site Only: CCPS - Bellwood Elementary School: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-0000003400## *Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.*# **General Description:**Provides support services for teachers and administrators. Performs routine clerical and/or instructional assignments within established procedures and standard practices. Tasks performed are outlined in oral and written instructions; the employee has some control over work assignments. Contacts are made within and outside the school and may require the handling of sensitive information or dealing tactfully with parents, teachers, and staff. Some judgment is required. Each position will have a specific set of work assignments particular to meeting the needs of the students or department being served.# **Job Description:****Essential Job Functions:*** Assists teachers with classroom duties, including providing small group instruction as directed by the teacher.* Assists students with academic subjects; one-to-one, small group, or whole class support.* Prepares and reproduces classroom materials; assists with bulletin boards and displays.* Assists students on and off the school bus; supervises students at lunch and may need to assist with supervision in the library, computer lab, classroom, and playground, depending on circumstances.* Assists in classrooms and office as assigned and as needed.* Provides clerical assistance – including typing, filing, maintaining records, attendance, ordering supplies and materials.* Performs other related duties as assigned.**Budgetary Responsibility****:** N/A**Report Preparation****:** N/A**Equipment Operation****:**Copy machines, fax machines, computer, workroom equipment. **Contacts****:**Parents, students, teachers and school staff**Work Direction****:** N/A**Supervision****:** N/A**Decision Making****:**Performs duties independently within established guidelines and instructions. **Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities****:** N/A **Physical Demands****:**The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, printed materials and/or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.**Work Environment****:**While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a public school setting. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities****:**Some knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques and clerical procedures. Some knowledge of general academic subjects sufficient to teach others. Demonstrated ability to supervise children in the absence of a supervisor. Demonstrated ability to perform basic clerical tasks, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and ability to follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.## **Qualifications:**Some knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques and clerical procedures. Some knowledge of general academic subjects sufficient to teach others. Demonstrated ability to supervise children in the absence of a supervisor. Demonstrated ability to perform basic clerical tasks, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and ability to follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.**Prefer:** Working knowledge of Title I programs, standards and requirements. Assignment placement may require \"additional training requirements such as current First Aid/CPR/AED certification and/or specific training on aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). If the position placement requires the certifications and/or training, the individual must meet and renew as mandated.# **Additional Job Requirements:**High School diploma, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:* Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation* State Police Criminal History Investigation* Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation* Tuberculosis Screening/Test**Compensation**$19,557.80 - $35,663.94**Hours Per Day**6**Days Per Year**183**Benefits**Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.*Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.*