Restorative Instructional Assistant - Regular Education

RESTORATIVE ACADEMY; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Restorative Academy in Lynchburg, part of Lynchburg City Schools, is seeking a Restorative Instructional Assistant – Regular Education to support teachers with instructional and behavioral interventions. The role focuses on small-group and individual work to reinforce core academic objectives and maintain a safe, productive classroom environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least 60 college credits or an associate degree, with prior experience working with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or an Associate’s Degree, or successful ParaPro assessment.
• Prior experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and behavioral support for students.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Provide programmed practice activities and supervise large and small group activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement and behavior.
• Communicate with parents and collaborate with staff as needed.

Skills

Prior experience working with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sixty (60) credit hours or Associate’s Degree or ParaPro assessment

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Restorative Instructional Assistant - Regular Education

Restorative Instructional Assistant - Regular Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5897153
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Restorative Instructional Assistant - Regular Education GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Restorative Instructional Assistant- Regular Education Department: Student Services Salary Grade: Classified Schedule A or B
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Site/Location: Restorative Academy (Secondary) Reports to: Supervisor of Alternative Education Date: 08/21/2026 POSITION SUMMARY

• This position will be supervised by the Department of Student Services and will be responsible for assisting teachers to provide instructional and behavioral support to students. The Restorative Academy is a program for students who need behavioral and/or mental health support in order to build skills that will allow them to be successful at their base school. The instructional assistant will help the teacher to provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. This position will also work with contracted professionals to provide behavior support and intervention specific to behaviors that each individual student displays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates willingness to work with teachers to help students complete work assigned to them
• Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives introduced by teacher.
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher.
• Assists with large and small group activities.
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher.
• Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems.
• Assists with loading and unloading buses.
• Supervises students during unstructured time such as lunch, recess and transitions.
• Assists with student routines.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Help maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on task.
• Provides opportunities for success for all students.
• Maintains accurate records measuring student achievement.
• Adheres to board and school policies.
• Maintains professionalism during stressful situations.
• Communicates with parents, students, staff, and community members in a professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Accepts and fulfills additional responsibilities designated by the building administrator.

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 successful completion of the ParaPro assessment.
• Prior experience working with children is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Prior experience working with children is preferred.

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 the 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 that are 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 on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here:https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales . DAYS: 190 START DATE: 2026-27 Position Type: Non-Applicable
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jerett Martin , Restorative Suspension Center Coordinator
• RESTORATIVE ACADEMY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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