Instructional Assistant - Title I

DEARINGTON ELEM SCH FOR INNOV; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DEARINGTON Elementary School in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Title I to support classroom teachers and students in meeting instructional goals. This 10-month position includes full benefits and operates under the supervision of the building administrator.

Responsibilities include assisting with lessons, working with individuals or small groups, supervising routines, and helping establish an orderly learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sixty college credits or an associate degree or ParaPro credential preferred.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher in performing duties to achieve instructional objectives.
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher.
• Assists with large and small group activities.
• Guides independent study and monitors student behavior.
• Reports student problems to the teacher.
• Assists with student routines and transitions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 credit hours / Associate's Degree / ParaPro

Prior experience with children

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Title I

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This job is also posted in Lynchburg City Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5854778

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant - Title I GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Instructional Assistant -Title I Department: Dearington Elementary School Salary Grade:Schedule A or B FLSA Status: Non-exempt Site/Location: Dearington Elementary School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 7/27/2026

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 is 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: This is a 10 month position with full benefits. 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: Non-Applicable

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Jason Giambrone , Principal
• DEARINGTON ELEM SCH FOR INNOV
• Phone: [phone]