Instructional Assistant I - Student Attendant (2026-2027 SY - General Pool)

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria City Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant I - Student Attendant to support students with IEPs under a certified special education teacher. Responsibilities include observing progress, implementing instruction and behavior plans, and assisting with daily classroom activities on a 10-month basis.

The role requires at least 48 college credits or AA degree (or demonstrated college-level skills), and experience in related duties.

Qualifications

• 48 college credits or AA degree, or demonstrate college-level skills in spelling, reading, writing and math via proficiency test.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) encouraged.
• Job related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Adapts activities and materials under teacher direction for assigned students.
• Assists students with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Assists with breakfast, lunch, snack, and hygiene tasks.
• Convenes with teachers to assess progress and IE P objectives.
• Implements instruction for individuals or small groups to meet goals.
• Executes behavior plans to support students' needs.
• Instructs students to meet remediation goals.
• Maintains instructional materials and student records.
• Monitors safety in classroom and during activities.
• Performs data recording and clerical tasks to support the teacher.

Skills

Experience required

Observation & documentation

Behavior support

Communication with teachers

Education

AA degree or 48 college credits

Job description

Job Description:

The Instructional Assistant I - Student Attendant position was created to support specific students whose IEPs indicate a need for more intense supervision and supports. The Instructional Assistant 1 is assigned to a specific student caseload to assist in the supervision and instruction of special needs students under the supervision of a certified special education teacher in the classroom. The Assistant will be responsible for observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; following behavior intervention plans; and providing general support as directed by the special education teacher. This is a 10-month Support position, reporting to the School Prinicpal.

Currently, ACPS has vacancies at the following school(s):

Naomi Brooks Elementary School

Alexandria City High School-King St Campus

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

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher to provide an opportunity for assigned special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Assists students with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene and wash-up.
• Confers with teachers on a regular basis to assist in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements academic instruction taught by a teacher for individuals or small groups to meet learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to assist in meeting special education students' needs and provide a consistent environment.
• Instructs special education students (e.g. math groups, science experiments, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) to implement goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensure students' success.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, student files, checking papers, attendance, audio visual equipment, set up art/science projects, etc.).
• Monitors special education students (e.g. lunch, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions (e.g. correcting papers, copying, instructional materials, etc.) in support of the teacher.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) and resolves immediate safety concerns.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations.
• Assists other personnel in the completion of their work activities.

Compensation

Hourly wage $19.51 to $23.97 an 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.