Instructional Assistant - Regular Education

Young World Physical Education; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant for the Sandusky Elementary School in Lynchburg, Virginia. The role supports classroom teachers, helps students with learning goals, and fosters a conducive learning environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 60 college credits (or an Associate’s degree/ParaPro). Experience with children is preferred, and duties include supervising student activities and assisting with routines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum sixty (60) college credits or an Associate’s Degree or completion of the ParaPro assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers to achieve instructional objectives and support students.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and transitions.
• Help maintain order in the classroom and support positive behavior.

Skills

Honesty

Integrity

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Competence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 credits / associate degree / ParaPro

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

Instructional Assistant - Regular Education GENERAL INFORMATION 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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT 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

Position Type: Non-Applicable

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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

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