Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Heritage Elementary School; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Elementary School in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks an Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten to support teachers and students in daily instructional activities. The role includes assisting with small groups, guided practice, and classroom routines, and helping monitor student behavior and safety.

The candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED, 60 college credits or an Associate's Degree, and ParaPro assessment completion.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours, or Associate's Degree.
• ParaPro Assessment completed and knowledge of instructional methods, classroom safety, and student supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher to achieve instructional objectives.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Provide practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and transitions.
• Maintain classroom order and safety; enforce rules and procedures.

Skills

Instructional methods

Student supervision

Behavior management

Classroom routines

Education

High School Diploma

60 college credits

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Lynchburg City Schools HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5848916

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Department:Heritage Elementary School

Salary Grade: Schedule A or B

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Site/Location: Heritage Elementary School

Reports to: Building Administrator

Date: 07/23/2026 POSITION SUMMARY

Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work while assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; and while assisting students with achieving established goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives introduced by the teacher.
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher.
• Assists with large and small group activities.
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by the teacher.
• Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems.
• Assists with loading and unloading buses.
• Supervise students during unstructured time such as lunch, recess, and transitions.
• Assists with student routines.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Help maintain order in the classroom; monitor students to keep them on task.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours, or Associate's Degree
• Successfully completed the ParaPro AssessmentKnowledge of basic instructional methods, learning activities, and strategies used to reinforce teacher-directed lessons.
  Knowledge of student supervision, classroom expectations, safety procedures, and appropriate behavior-management practices.
  Skill in assisting individual students and small groups with assigned learning activities, practice exercises, and classroom routines.
  Skill in monitoring students during classroom activities, lunch, recess, transitions, and bus loading and unloading.
  Ability to follow teacher directions, communicate student concerns, and work cooperatively with instructional staff.
  Ability to maintain student safety, reinforce established rules, protect school property, and keep students focused on assigned tasks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic instructional methods, learning activities, and strategies used to reinforce teacher-directed lessons.
• Knowledge of student supervision, classroom expectations, safety procedures, and appropriate behavior-management practices.
• Skill in assisting individual students and small groups with assigned learning activities, practice exercises, and classroom routines.
• Skill in monitoring students during classroom activities, lunch, recess, transitions, and bus loading and unloading.
• Ability to follow teacher directions, communicate student concerns, and work cooperatively with instructional staff.
• Ability to maintain student safety, reinforce established rules, protect school property, and keep students focused on assigned tasks.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

SALARY

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS

START DATE: 2026-2027

Position Type: Non-Applicable

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Sharon Anderson , Principal
• HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]

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