Special Instructional Assistant-Level I (APR)

Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School in Winchester, Virginia is hiring a Special Instructional Assistant-Level I (APR) to support teachers and students in a Title I setting. The role requires basic literacy and numeracy skills, strong communication, and adherence to school procedures.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required with one of the approved options (two years of college, an associate degree, or Parapro passed ETS).

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an instructional assistant in a public school system or experience working with groups of children preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and computation skills; good written and oral communication skills; basic computer skills preferred.
• Must meet Title I paraprofessional requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and one of the options below: two years of college (48 credit hours) or an associate's degree or have passed the Parapro Assessment through ETS.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

Parapro Assessment (ETS)

Job description

Special Instructional Assistant-Level I (APR)

Frederick County Public Schools Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School - Winchester, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Frederick County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5905656

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an instructional assistant in a public school system or experience working with groups of children preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and computation skills; good written and oral communication skills; basic computer skills preferred.
• Applicants must meet the requirements for a Title I paraprofessional, including:
  • Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalentand
  • Must have metoneof the following options:
  • Completed two years of study (48 credit hours) at an institution of higher education;or
  • Holdan associate's (or higher) degree;or
  • Have passed the Parapro Assessment through ETS.

Proof of highly qualified certification must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.

Pay Rate:

Instructional AssistantGrade C2b Salary Scale(credit is based on years of full-time experience in a related position)

Assignment: Full time / 10 months / 183 days

Start Date:

This position is effective with the2026-2027 school year.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24,980 to $41,133 Per Year

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department Employment Team
• 1415 Amherst Street
• Winchester, Virginia 22601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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