Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive

PERRYMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrymont Elementary School in Lynchburg, VA, seeks an Instructional Assistant for Special Education Adaptive to support students with IEP goals and instructional accommodations. The role collaborates with teachers and other professionals to foster academic and social-emotional growth.

The candidate will assist with individual and small-group activities, online learning support, and supervision during structured and unstructured times, while upholding confidentiality and a positive, professional

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and 60 credits/Associate degree or ParaPro
• Experience with children is preferred
• Ability to support students with IEP goals and accommodations

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist with small-group learning activities.
• Provide instructional support during online learning.
• Assist with developing students' social and emotional skills.
• Support students in learning routines and procedures.
• Supervise students and maintain a safe environment during transitions, lunch, and recess.
• Maintain confidentiality and a professional, solution-focused demeanor.
• Willingness to substitute or perform duties as needed.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Small group instruction

Classroom routines support

Student supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credits / Associate degree / ParaPro

Experience with children

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive

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Job Details

Job ID: 5896066
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant - Special EducationAdaptive GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Instructional Assistant - Special Education Department:Perrymont Elementary School Salary Grade:Schedule A or B
FLSA Status:Non-exempt Site/Location: Perrymont Elementary School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 08/20/2026 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.

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: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Laura Morrison-Hussein , PRINCIPAL
• PERRYMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]

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