Reading Instructional Assistant - Sanville Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Bassett (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Public Schools in Bassett, Virginia, seeks a Reading Instructional Assistant to support the district's literacy program and assist classroom teachers in instructional efforts.

The role involves preparing lesson materials, assisting students with reading and writing tasks, and helping with routine classroom activities. A minimum Associate's degree or two years of college is required, with strong communication skills expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years of college, or equivalent demonstrated by state paraprofessional assessment.
• Equivalent level of education and experience.
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and math instruction.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instructional efforts with classroom teacher.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans for assigned areas.
• Develop teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Present subject matter using varied methods.
• Prepare, administer, and grade examinations.
• Assist students individually or in groups with reading and literacy tasks.
• Assist teachers with routine tasks (attendance, materials, AV equipment, field trips).
• Supervise the classroom when needed.
• Perform other related work as required.

Skills

Reading instruction

Communication skills

Independence

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of college

State paraprofessional assessment equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Data entry

Office equipment

Job description

Reading Instructional Assistant - Sanville Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877280

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classification Title: Reading Instructional Assistant

Department: Elementary

Pay Grade: Classified Salary Scale - C2

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Principal

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The individual in this position is responsible for assisting the teaching staff with the school's literacy program and helps classroom teachers in their instructional efforts.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepares lesson outline and plan in assigned areas and submits outline to teacher for review.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role playing.
• Prepares, administers, and grades examinations.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts by: reading to children, assisting children in the library, writing the dictation given by young children, helping children locate and use materials, encouraging safety habits in work and play, encouraging children to work independently, and listening to children.
• Assists teachers with routine tasks such as: recording attendance and other information, collecting money, gathering resource and supplementary materials, setting up and operating audiovisual equipment, fire drills, field trips, and special events.
• Supervises the classroom when called upon to do so by the classroom teacher or building principal.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Associate's Degree or the equivalent of two years of college or demonstrated, through the state paraprofessional assessment.
• Or an equivalent level of education and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other District employees and the general public.
• Ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and math.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements :

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.

The work is sedentary to light work which requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pushing or Pulling: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers

Work Environment :

The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27,256 to $38,084 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Joshua Eanes , Principal
• Sanville Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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