Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten (2026-2027 SY - General Pool)

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria City Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year at John Adams Elementary School in Alexandria, VA.

The role supports the classroom teacher, maintains classroom order, and delivers direct instruction to small groups using supplied materials.

Qualifications

• Education: 48 college credits or an AA degree, or demonstrate college-level skills via proficiency test.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid as required to provide immediate care.
• Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Assists students with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under teacher supervision.
• Monitors students in various school environments to ensure safety and positive learning.
• Performs scheduling and clerical tasks in support of the teacher/admin.
• Provides progress updates to teachers/parents.

Education

48 college credits or AA degree or demonstrate college-level skills via proficiency test

Job description

Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten (2026-2027 SY - General Pool)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5481818

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Job Description: The Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten position assist the classroom teacher with maintaining classroom order; presents direct instruction of supplied materials primarily in small groups; performs classroom clerical tasks; monitors student behavior during non-classroom time.This is a 10-month Support position, reporting to the School Prinicpal.

Location: John Adams Elementary School

Qualifications

• Education:48 college credits or an AA degree, or be able to demonstrate college level skills in spelling, reading, writing and math, by passing a proficiency test.

• Certificates & Licenses:None required. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) encouraged.

• Experience:Job related experience is required.

Essential Functions

• Administers first aid as required to provide immediate care.
• Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Assists students with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up.
• Implements (under the supervision of the teacher) instructional programs and lesson plans.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) in support of the teacher and/or administrator.
• Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation to inform teacher(s) and/or parents of students’ progress.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation

Compensation: Hourly wage$19.76to$24.31an hour, (Additional factors in calculation, including hours, # of days, etc.)

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance-Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $30,351.40 to $37,340.20 Instructional Assistant I

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