Special Education Instructional Assistant — Empower Growth

Lynchburg-City-Schools; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Linkhorne Elementary School in Lynchburg, Virginia, part of Lynchburg City Schools, is hiring an Instructional Assistant - Special Education to support students with IEP goals and accommodations.You will collaborate with special education and classroom teachers to reinforce learning, assist with small groups and online activities, and help students develop social-emotional skills while maintaining routines.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum sixty (60) credits from an accredited post-secondary institution or an Associate’s Degree; or ParaPro assessment.
• Some experience in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning objectives and standards.
• Assists with small group learning activities.
• Provides instructional support during online learning.
• Assists with the development of students’ social/emotional skills.
• Supports students in learning classroom/school routines and procedures.
• Provides supervision and a safe environment for students during structured and unstructured times.
• Maintains a positive, professional demeanor.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Willingness to substitute or perform duties as requested.

Skills

IEP goals

Student support

Collaboration with teachers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 credits / Associate's / ParaPro

Job description

Linkhorne Elementary School in Lynchburg, Virginia, part of Lynchburg City Schools, is hiring an Instructional Assistant - Special Education to support students with IEP goals and accommodations.You will collaborate with special education and classroom teachers to reinforce learning, assist with small groups and online activities, and help students develop social-emotional skills while maintaining routines.