Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Linkhorne Elementary School; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Linkhorne Elementary School in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Education to support students with IEP goals and assist teachers in the classroom and online learning environments.

The role focuses on reinforcing learning objectives, social/emotional development, and maintaining a safe, structured classroom. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and relevant experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sixty credit hours or an Associate’s Degree or ParaPro assessment completed.
• Some experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assists with small group learning activities.
• Provides instructional support during online learning.
• Assists with development of students’ social/emotional skills.
• Supports students in learning routines and procedures.
• Supervises students during meals, recess, transitions and other duties.
• Maintains a professional, confidential approach at all times.
• Willing to substitute or perform duties as requested.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Confidentiality

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sixty college credits / Associate’s or ParaPro

Experience with children

Tools

ParaPro assessment

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Job ID: 5884254

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Information

• Title: Instructional Assistant - Special Education
• Department: Linkhorn Elementary School
• Salary Grade: Schedule A or B
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Site/Location: Linkhorne Elementary School
• Reports to: Building Administrator
• Date: 08/13/2026

Position Summary

• Works collaboratively with special education and classroom teachers, as well as other professionals, to support the academic and social/emotional growth of students, including IEP goals, objectives and/or accommodations.

Essential Functions

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning objectives and standards.
• Assists with small group learning activities.
• Provides instructional support during online learning.
• Assists with the development of students’ social/emotional skills.
• Supports students in learning classroom/school routines and procedures.
• Provides supervision and a safe environment for students during structured and unstructured times such as lunch, recess, transitions, loading/unloading of buses and any other assigned duties.
• Maintains a positive, professional, solution-focused demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Willingness to substitute or perform duties as requested.

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 successfully completed the ParaPro assessment.
• Some experience in working with children.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• This position requires periods of standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling,reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift 25 lbs.

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.

Position Type: Non-Applicable

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Michelle Goff , Principal
• LINKHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]

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