Instructional Assistant - General Education (Reading)

Barack Obama Elementary School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Barack Obama Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia invites applications for an Instructional Assistant in a general education reading setting. This 9.5-month, 191-day position supports classroom instruction and student development under the school principal.

The role emphasizes assisting with instructional activities, behavior management, and record-keeping, with a starting date in September and a salary range of $30,600 to $47,058 per year.

Qualifications

• Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment or Associate’s degree or 60 college credits.
• Minimum one year experience as instructional assistant preferred.
• Experience with children with disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills required.
• Ability to perform basic math and English grammar and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional activities in general education and special education settings.
• Reinforce material through repetition and support student independence.
• Prepare and maintain files and reports.
• Supervise students during in-class and out-of-class activities.
• Assist with behavior support and curriculum development programs.
• Maintain student records and assist with displays.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Public relations skills

Computer literacy

Independent work

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 college credits

Tools

Basic office software

Job description

Instructional Assistant - General Education (Reading)

Richmond City Public Schools Barack Obama Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Richmond City Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5901159

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 11, 2026

Job Description

Job Title:

Instructional Assistant

Terms of Employment:

Grade 108.2 (9.5-month Support/191 Day, 7 hours)

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Location:

Chimborazo Elementary School

Immediate Supervisor:

School Principal

General Description: The Instructional Assistant a ssists the teacher or designated supervisor with instructional activities in an exceptional education classroom or one-to-one.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists student(s) in reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.
• Assists student(s) with self-care areas to build independence.
• Prepares and maintains files and reports.
• Assists teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Assists the teacher in providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Reinforces acceptable student behavior in a consistent and positive manner.
• Encourages proper care and use of school facilities, property and equipment and participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Assists with toileting student(s), changing diapers and personal hygiene.
• Escorts student(s) when necessary and restrains out of control student(s) when necessary.
• Assists student(s) with mobility needs.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Helps to maintain individual records for each student and collects and displays suitable materials for educational displays.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment or Associate’s degree or completion of 60 hours of college credits from an accredited college or university recognized by the Virginia Department of Education.
• A minimum of one year working experience as an instructional assistant preferred.
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management and public relations skills are required.
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and demonstrate excellence in business English, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must have good skills in operating personal computers and related software.
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities, have the ability to work independently and/or with minimum supervision, and the ability to effectively handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Have a good knowledge of and understanding of child growth, development and paraprofessional instructional procedures and practices.
• Considerable patience and the ability to work effectively with children with disabilities, young adults and faculty members are essential.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions and to perform all required tasks.
• Must have the ability to assist in the implementation of behavioral intervention programs for children with emotional/behavioral disorders and maintain student disability records in a highly confidential manner.
• Special Requirement: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• If hired, you must complete online autism training within 60 days of start date. For information regarding the training and to complete the training modules please visit, vcuautismcenter.org .

START DATE:Based on School Board approval

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $30,600 to $47,058 Per Year

Contact Information

• Dr. Jacqueline Drye , Principal
• Barack Obama Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]