Preschool VPI Instructional Assistant - Support & Growth

Churchland Preschool Center; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchland Preschool Center in Portsmouth, Virginia is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers and work with students in small groups. This paraprofessional role reports to the building principal and involves a mix of instructional support and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 48 college credits or Para Pro exam, and must meet No Child Left Behind qualifications; a TB test is required. Salary ranges from $18.56 to $30.62 per hour.

Qualifications

• All paraprofessionals must be highly qualified per the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Applicants must possess an associate of arts degree or 48 credit hours or pass the Para Pro exam.
• Tuberculin Skin Test certifies freedom from contagious tuberculosis.
• Portsmouth Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with instructional activities.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce material.
• Prepare and maintain files and reports.
• Maintain confidential files, test scores and related records.
• Assist with large group activities.
• Guide independent study and other work assigned by teacher.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Confidential files

Student relations

Instructional equipment

Education

Associate degree

48 credits

ParaPro exam

Job description

Churchland Preschool Center in Portsmouth, Virginia is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers and work with students in small groups. This paraprofessional role reports to the building principal and involves a mix of instructional support and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 48 college credits or Para Pro exam, and must meet No Child Left Behind qualifications; a TB test is required. Salary ranges from $18.56 to $30.62 per hour.