Instructional Assistant - PES

PUNGOTEAGUE ELEM; Melfa (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant at PES in MELFA, Virginia. The role assists the classroom teacher by performing tasks directed by the teacher, supporting literacy and social skills, and helping with materials and procedures.

The position is a 181-day, non-exempt contract. A ParaPro Certification is required, and prior experience with students is preferred. Responsibilities include supervision during activities and light administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• ParaPro Certification is required.
• Experience working with students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the organization and preparation of the classroom and instructional materials; gathers resources and related supplies.
• Instructs small groups of students in various subject areas under the teacher's supervision.
• Provides guidance and encourages the development of literacy and social skills.
• Monitors students and provides classroom coverage when the teacher is away.
• Performs administrative duties such as making copies, recording attendance, grading papers, and other related tasks.
• Provides supervision during recreation, special events, field trips, and other activities as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

ParaPro Certification

Job description

Instructional Assistant - PES

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Job Details

Job ID: 5944031
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Instructional Assistant - PES

Contract Length:

181 days

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The position is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher by performing tasks assigned and directed by the teacher. (The tasks must not infringe upon the responsibilities reserved for the certified teacher; it is vital that both the teacher and the instructional assistant fully understand the limitations and purpose of the assistant.)

Essential Duties

• Assists with the organization and preparation of the classroom and instructional materials; gathers resources and related supplies.
• Instructs small groups of students in various subject areas under the teacher's supervision.
• Provides guidance and encourages the development of literacy and social skills.
• Monitors students and provides classroom coverage when the teacher is away.
• Performs administrative duties such as making copies, recording attendance, grading papers, and other related tasks.
• Provides supervision during recreation, special events, field trips, and other activities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• ParaPro Certification.
• Previous experience working with students preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates basic reading, writing, and computation skills.
• Have good physical and emotional health.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The individual must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak clearly in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; lift up to 25 pounds; and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance

Criminal History Background Check, Fingerprinting, Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment

Supervision Exercised

None

Supervision Received

Principal and Teacher

Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Accomack County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, military status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, political affiliation, creed, marital status, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $22,180 to $33,718 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Office
• 23296 Courthouse Ave.
• P.O. Box 330
• Accomac, Virginia 23301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]