Reading Support Assistant for General Education

Barack Obama Elementary School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Barack Obama Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia invites applications for an Instructional Assistant in a general education reading setting. This 9.5-month, 191-day position supports classroom instruction and student development under the school principal.

The role emphasizes assisting with instructional activities, behavior management, and record-keeping, with a starting date in September and a salary range of $30,600 to $47,058 per year.

Qualifications

• Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment or Associate’s degree or 60 college credits.
• Minimum one year experience as instructional assistant preferred.
• Experience with children with disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills required.
• Ability to perform basic math and English grammar and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional activities in general education and special education settings.
• Reinforce material through repetition and support student independence.
• Prepare and maintain files and reports.
• Supervise students during in-class and out-of-class activities.
• Assist with behavior support and curriculum development programs.
• Maintain student records and assist with displays.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Public relations skills

Computer literacy

Independent work

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 college credits

Tools

Basic office software

Job description

Barack Obama Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia invites applications for an Instructional Assistant in a general education reading setting. This 9.5-month, 191-day position supports classroom instruction and student development under the school principal.

The role emphasizes assisting with instructional activities, behavior management, and record-keeping, with a starting date in September and a salary range of $30,600 to $47,058 per year.