Instructional Assistant - Title I

WILLIAM MARVIN BASS; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WILLIAM Marvin Bass Elementary School is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Title I to support teachers and assist students in achieving learning goals. The role involves small-group coaching, monitored independent activities, and helping with routine classroom operations to maintain an orderly learning environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and may possess 60 college credits or an associate degree; ParaPro assessment completion is also acceptable.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional experience preferred.
• Ability to support instructional objectives in classroom settings.

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 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.
• Supervises students during lunch, recess and transitions.
• Assists with establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Helps protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Supports policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Student support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sixty credit hours or Associate’s Degree or ParaPro assessment

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant - Title I

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This job is also posted in Lynchburg City Schools

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Instructional Assistant -Title I Department: W. M. Bass Elementary School Salary Grade:Schedule A or B
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Site/Location: W. M. Bass Elementary School Reports to: Building Administrator

Date: 09/29/2026

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

• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

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.

Salary Information

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5943642 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Contact Information

• Monica Hendricks , Principal
• WILLIAM MARVIN BASS
• Phone: [phone]