Special Education Instructional Assistant

Richmond City Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students in an exceptional education setting. The role involves assisting the teacher with instructional activities, reinforcing material, and helping with self-care tasks.

Requirements include an Associate degree or 60 college hours, at least one year experience preferred, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The position follows a 9.5-month 191-day schedule with a starting salary band of 27,000 to 41,524 and comes with

Qualifications

• Associate degree or completion of 60 hours of college credits from an accredited college or university recognized by the Virginia Department of Education or demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing and mathematics instruction by achieving a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• A minimum of one year working experience as an instructional assistant preferred.
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and demonstrate excellence in business English, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher or designated supervisor with instructional activities in an exceptional education classroom or one-to-one.
• Assists student(s) in reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.
• Assists student(s) with self-care areas to build independence.
• Prepares and maintains files and reports.
• Assists teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Public relations skills

Education

Associate degree or 60 college hours

One year instructional assistant experience preferred

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students in an exceptional education setting. The role involves assisting the teacher with instructional activities, reinforcing material, and helping with self-care tasks.

Requirements include an Associate degree or 60 college hours, at least one year experience preferred, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The position follows a 9.5-month 191-day schedule with a starting salary band of 27,000 to 41,524 and comes with