Instructional Assistant - Regular Education

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

Job summary

Sandusky Elementary School in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks an Instructional Assistant for Regular Education to support classroom teachers and students. The role includes assisting with instructional activities, supervising students, and helping with routines to maintain an orderly learning environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 60 college credits or an associate's degree (or ParaPro).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 60 college credits or an Associate's Degree or completion of ParaPro assessment.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher in performing duties or specialized tasks to achieve instructional objectives.
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher.
• Assists with large and small group activities.
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher.
• Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems.
• Assists with loading and unloading buses.
• Supervises students during lunch, recess and transitions.
• Assists with student routines and general classroom order.
• Helps maintain standards of student behavior and safety.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Classroom support

Student supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credits / Associate's / ParaPro

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Regular Education

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5875530

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Instructional Assistant - Regular Education

Department: Sandusky Elementary School

Salary Grade: Schedule A, Schedule B

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Site/Location: Sandusky Elementary School

Reports to: Building Administrator

Date: 08/07/2026

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 teacher.
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher.
• Assists with large and small group activities.
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher.
• Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems.
• Assists with loading and unloading buses.
• Supervises 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; monitors students to keep them on task.

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

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or career technical facility, or an Associate's Degree, or successful completion of the ParaPro assessment.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prior experience working with children preferred.

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 the 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.

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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: 190 START DATE: 2026-2027

DAYS: 190 START DATE: 2026-2027

Position Type: Non-Applicable

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Derrick Womack , Principal
• SANDUSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]