Special Education Instructional Assistant

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

Job summary

Churchland Academy in Portsmouth, Virginia is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students in the classroom and during small-group sessions. Starting immediately, this full-time role requires an associate degree or 48 college credits or Para Pro exam, and offers pay from $18.93 to $31.23 per hour.

Application deadline Sep 30, 2026. The position includes duties such as assisting with instructional objectives, maintaining confidential records, and helping

Qualifications

• Required: highly qualified as mandated by No Child Left Behind Act (associates degree or 48 credits or Para Pro).
• Ability to work with special needs students in classroom or small groups.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and interact professionally with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and professionals to meet instructional objectives.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce material.
• Maintain confidential records and assist with reports as needed.
• Assist with daily routines and transitions for students.

Education

Associate degree or 48 semester hours or Para Pro

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5535725

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

PAY GRADE: 105

JOB SUMMARY: Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers by working with individual special needs students or small groups; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of assigned teachers, therapist or pathologist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assisting teacher or other professional to achieve instructional objectives; assisting special population students with achieving established goals, with personal care and mobility; preparing and maintaining files and records.


• Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives;


• Maintains various records and files, keeps confidential files, test scores and related records;


• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher;


• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions;


• Prepares various reports, sets up counseling sessions, conducts orientation sessions;


• Verifies student records and grades for scholarships and awards; prepares honor roll;


• Assists with large group activities;


• Escorts students to special classes and therapy;


• Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher;


• Advises teacher on student problems;


• Assists students with handicaps, assists with loading and unloading buses;


• Assists with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean- up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash- up routines;


• Participates in in- service training programs as assigned;


• Performs special assistance duties reading to tape, preparing narratives from dictation;


• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of special education population; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with special students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must be highly qualified as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Applicants must possess either of the following: an associates degree or 48 semester credit hours (2 years) at an accredited college or university, or have successfully passed the Para Pro exam (score of at least 455).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Background investigation
Tuberculin skin test or screening results

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.93 to $31.23 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristine Castro , Principal


• Churchland Academy


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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