Special Instructional Assistant (RRE)

Redbud Run Elementary School; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools for Redbud Run Elementary School in Winchester, VA seeks an Instructional Assistant. Starting immediately for the 2026-2027 school year, the role supports students under Title I requirements and collaborates with teachers to reinforce reading, writing and math skills.

Eligibility includes a high school diploma or equivalent, plus one of: 48 college credits, an associate's degree, or passing the ETS Parapro Assessment.

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, including: high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and one of the following options: two years of study (48 credit hours); associate's degree; passed Parapro Assessment through ETS.

Skills

Experience with groups of children

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Public school experience

Reading, writing and computation

Education

High school diploma

48 credit hours (2 years of college)

Associate's degree

Parapro Assessment (ETS)

Tools

Parapro Assessment (ETS)

Job description

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Special Instructional Assistant (RRE)

Frederick County Public Schools Redbud Run Elementary School - Winchester, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Frederick County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5968470

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 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]