Long-Term Substitute - Instructional Assistant

SHEFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Elementary School in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a Long-Term Substitute - Instructional Assistant. The role provides continuity in the classroom by supporting the instructional program during the absence of qualified staff.

It reports to the Principal at Sheffield Elementary School. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least 60 credit hours (or an Associate’s Degree or ParaPro), and some experience with children.

Qualifications

• Requires standing and frequent walking or movement.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce objectives.
• Supports students in routines and procedures.
• Provides supervision and a safe environment for students during structured and unstructured times.
• Assists with social/emotional development of students.
• Maintains confidentiality and a professional demeanor.

Skills

Ability to stand and move

Lift 25 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60+ credit hours / Associate’s Degree / ParaPro

Some experience with children

Job description

Long-Term Substitute - Instructional Assistant

Lynchburg City Schools SHEFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lynchburg City Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5977124

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Long-Term Substitute - Instructional Assistant GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Long-Term Substitute - Instructional Assistant Department: SheffieldElementary School Salary Grade:Substitute Daily Rate + Long-Term
Rate for the duration of the assignment
FLSA Status:Exempt Site/Location: SheffieldElementary School Reports to: Principal Date: 10/29/2026

Essential Functions

Provide continuity in the classroom instructional program to support the school division's essential comprehensive educational program by carrying out the daily routine and instructional objectives of the professional classified staff in their absence.

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning objectives and standards.
• Supports students in learning classroom/school routines and procedures.
• Provides supervision and a safe environment for students during structured and unstructured times such as lunch, recess, transitions, loading/unloading of buses, and any other assigned duties
• Assists with the development of students’ social/emotional skills.
• Assists with small group learning activities.
• Demonstrate fair and ethical judgements.
• Display problem-solving, cooperative negotiating skills, and conflict resolution strategies.
• Provides instructional support during learning.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains a positive, professional, solution-focused demeanor at all times.

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 completed the ParaPro assessment.
• Some experience in working with children.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• This position requires periods of standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift 25 lbs.

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 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 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 based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on 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: START DATE: 2026-2027

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Lee , Principal
• SHEFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]