Instructional Assistant - Special Education School Year 26-27

Hampton City Schools; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 24,245 - 27,565; Full time

Job summary

Hampton City Schools in Virginia is seeking a full-time instructional assistant. The role involves assisting students with special education needs in various day-to-day activities, such as toileting and feeding, as well as supporting classroom instruction. Candidates must possess an associate's degree or a qualifying HCS IA test score. The position offers a hiring range of $17.60 to $20.01 per hour and is part of a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree or achievement of a qualifying score on the HCS IA Assessment test.
• Experience or education related to working with students in an instructional setting preferred.
• Ability to assist students with basic functions including toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and positioning.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher in planning and implementing instructional programs.
• Monitors students to ensure they are completing assigned work.
• Assists with preparing and maintaining instructional materials.

Skills

Assist students with basic functions

Ability to communicate effectively

General knowledge of basic reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to establish good working relationships

Utilize modern computer technology

Education

Associate's degree or qualifying score on HCS IA Assessment test

Job description

Current IAs may request a transfer through July 15, 2026 by sending their resume to the principal with the vacancy listed below. Proof Of Education Is Required. May be required to assist students with basic functions to include, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and positioning. Part‑time IAs must apply via this posting to be considered for this full‑time position.

POSITION INFORMATION

Location(s): Aberdeen, Andrews, Asbury, Barron, Bassette, Bethel, Burbank, Jackson, Machen, Peake, Langley, Patrick, Phenix, Phillips, Smith

Supervisor(s): Building Principal(s)

Employment Period: 10 Months

Employment Status: Full‑Time

Hiring Range: $17.60 -- $20.01 hour

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in planning, implementing, and assessing instructional programs for students requiring special education services.
• May be required to assist students with basic functions to include, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and positioning.
• Under direction of classroom teacher, assists in planning and implementing instructional activities; utilizes a variety of instructional materials, media, and technology to enhance student learning.
• Monitors students in the classroom to ensure they are completing assigned work and following classroom instruction; provides assistance to students as needed; supervises individualized and small group activities as directed by classroom teacher; works with students on specific skill areas; assists teacher in directing group and individualized activities.
• Assists in assessing and evaluating student achievement; as directed by classroom teacher, modifies and tailors instructional activities to reach achievement goals for individual students and targeted student groups; administers assessment tools to assess student abilities related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes; assists in maintaining appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting.
• Assists with a variety of student monitoring and control activities in the classroom and other parts of the school, on school grounds, and at off‑site activities; supervises the loading and unloading of buses; supervises lunch periods, recess, and other recreational activities; escorts students to assemblies, resource services, and other classes.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of bulletin boards, displays, classroom decorations, and other instructional aids.
• Performs clerical work related to instructional activities such as grading assignments, monitoring attendance, keeping lunch counts, collecting fees, maintaining files of student work, and sorting, filing, and duplicating of instructional materials.
• Assists with set up of audio‑visual and computer equipment; prepares and laminates teaching aids; checks out, collects, and returns teaching aids, films, records, tapes, and kits; organizes and replenishes supplies in classroom; prepares and puts away equipment and supplies such as recreational and vocational materials.
• Monitors classroom to ensure comfortable learning environment is provided for students with regard to cleanliness, good ventilation and lighting, and proper seating; may assist in light maintenance and cleaning of toileting and eating areas as needed.
• May be required to assists students with basic functions to include, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and positioning. This may entail daily exposure to body fluids of students in order to assist them with personal care.
• Participates in staff development activities and attends staff meetings as required by school administrator.
• May sporadically serve as a substitute teacher at assigned school as necessary to provide continuity of instruction when teacher is unavailable.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

• Requires an associate's degree or achievement of a qualifying score on the HCS IA Assessment test.
• Experience or education related to working with students in an instructional setting preferred.
• General knowledge of basic reading, writing, and mathematics subject matter.
• Some knowledge of basic instructional strategies preferred.
• Some knowledge of basic child learning and development principles preferred.
• Ability to assists students with basic functions to include, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and positioning.
• Ability to apply basic instructional concepts and subject matter in a classroom environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, and others.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written and oral instructions in order to assist in implementing instructional activities.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and diverse levels of educational achievement and ability.
• Ability to utilize modern computer technology to assist with student instruction and learning.
• Some positions may require certification in Non‑violent Crisis Intervention in order to work with student populations involving emotional disturbance and autism.

Application Requirements

You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. Please upload the following documents:

• Resume (required to be uploaded)
• Transcript or ParaPro scores (required to be uploaded)

Only complete applications will be considered.

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; [phone]

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.