INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT VPI

Olive Branch Pre-School Center; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools Olive Branch Pre-School Center in Portsmouth, VA, is seeking an Instructional Assistant VPI to provide instructional support and assist teachers with students and small groups. Duties include preparing materials, maintaining records, and aiding therapy sessions.

The role requires an associate degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro exam; you will help with meals, personal care, and classroom activities while using tech tools to enhance instruction.

Qualifications

• Qualified per No Child Left Behind Act mandates.
• Possess an associate degree or 48 semester credit hours or ParaPro with 455+ score.
• Capable of supporting diverse learners and special populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher to achieve instructional objectives and support special populations.
• Maintain confidential records, test scores and related documents.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce material.
• Prepare reports and aid in counseling and orientation sessions.
• Escort students to classes and therapy; assist with daily routines.
• Support with breakfast, lunch, and hygiene routines; use technology to enhance lessons.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Small group instruction

Use of classroom tech

Record keeping

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 credit hours

ParaPro exam (score 455+)

Tools

MS Office

ParaPro exam

Job description

Portsmouth Public Schools Olive Branch Pre-School Center - Portsmouth, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT VPI REPORTS TO: BUILDINGPRINCIPAL OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY RANGE: 105A

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides instructional support andperforms paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers by workingwith students or small groups; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of assigned teachers, pathologists, therapists, or principals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Assisting teacher or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting special population students with achieving established goals, with personal care and mobility; preparing and maintaining files and records.

• Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives;
• Maintains various records and files, keeps confidential files, test scores and related records;
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher;
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions;
• Prepares various reports, sets up counseling sessions, conducts orientation sessions;
• Verifies student records and grades for scholarships and awards; prepares honor roll;
• Assists with large group activities;
• Escorts students to special classes and therapy;
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher;
• Advises teacher on student problems;
• Assists students with handicaps, assists with loading and unloading buses;
• Assists with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up routines;
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned;
• Uses technology to enhance instructional programs
• Performs related tasks as required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of special education population; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with special students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and the general public.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must be highly qualified as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Applicants must possess either of the following: an associate’s degree or 48 semester credit hours (2 years) at an accredited college or university, or have successfully passed the Para Pro exam (score of at least 455)

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT VPI

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Job Details

Job ID: 5980690 Application Deadline: Nov 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Nov 03, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $18.94 to $31.23 Per Hour Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Geraldine Jackson
• 801 Crawford Street
• Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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