Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive

Heritage Elementary School; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Elementary School is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive to support instructional objectives and student development. The role focuses on paraprofessional collaboration with teachers, assisting with individual and small-group activities, and reinforcing learning through guided practice.

Responsibilities include supervising students during meals, recess, and transitions, assisting with routines, and helping maintain classroom order.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 60 credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or an Associate’s Degree, or successful ParaPro.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with duties as assigned and specialized tasks to support instructional objectives.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives introduced by the teacher.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher.
• Assist with large and small group activities and supervise students during unstructured times.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 credit hours / Associate’s degree or ParaPro

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive

Job Details

Job ID: 5842012
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Job Description

Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Instructional Assistant - Special Education Department: Heritage Elementary School Salary Grade:Schedule A, Schedule B

FLSA Status: Non-exempt Site/Location: Heritage Elementary School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 07/01/2026

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.

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.

JOB STATUS: OPEN 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: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sharon Anderson , Principal
• HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]

Map