Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive

SHEFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Elementary School in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Special Education Adaptive (2) to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth in collaboration with teachers and other staff.

The role involves aiding in small groups, supporting online learning, and assisting with routines and behavior development for students with IEP goals and accommodations. Immediate start and 190 school days per year noted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or career technical facility; or an Associate’s Degree; or completed the ParaPro assessment.
• Some experience in working with children.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 credits / Associate degree / ParaPro

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive (2)

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This job is also posted in Lynchburg City Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5898533

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive (2) GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive Department: Sheffield Elementary School Salary Grade: Classified Pay Schedule A & B FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Site/Location: Sheffield Elementary School Reports to: Building Administrator Date:08/23/2026 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 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

• Reliable transportation necessary.


• Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed.

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

DAYS PER YEAR: 190

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-27

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Lee , Principal


• SHEFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]