Teaching Assistant (1st Grade) Temporary- Hollymead Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

Wellness program

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for Agnor Elementary School for the 2025-26 school year. This role involves providing support to the classroom teacher and assisting students in a variety of tasks while maintaining a positive learning environment.

Key responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with instructional activities, and performing clerical duties. Interested candidates should hold a high school diploma and be willing to seek CPR certification. Benefits include competitive pay, health coverage, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Willing to seek and maintain CPR certification.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high-school graduation.
• Basic keyboard and filing training.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in managing and instructing students.
• Supervise students during lunch and free periods.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing and attendance recording.

Skills

Empathetic attitude toward disabled students

Effective communication

Ability to learn specialized techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant (1st Grade) – Agnor Elementary School

2025‑26 School Year Only – Part‑time, temporary, 4.25 hours per day.

General Definition of Work

Provides responsible administrative, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; all work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher, however, the aide may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which include activities outside of the normal school facility.

Essential Functions

• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Carries out follow‑up and review lessons.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists special education teacher and/or students in clean‑up activities).
• Assists teacher in maintaining an appropriate level of classroom behavior and control.
• With classroom teacher’s knowledge and approval, carries out appropriate discipline of students.
• Procures, sets up, and operates audio‑visual equipment.
• Assists students in completing learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers.
• Assists teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly).
• Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another.
• Performs attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by classroom teacher.
• Performs clerical duties such as typing, filing, and duplicating at the direction of classroom teacher.
• Supervises students in lunchroom or during lunch period.
• Supervises students during free time and other non‑instructional periods as directed by classroom teacher.
• Under supervision of classroom teacher and/or building principal, assists in the maintenance of students’ records.
• Assists with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Assists with medical related duties, e.g., catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assistive breathing devices, colostomy and ileostomy needs.
• Assists with carry‑over of related services (occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, adapted physical education, vision).
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff; must be a high school graduate or hold equivalency of a high school diploma and be willing to seek and maintain CPR certification.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high‑school graduation, including basic keyboard and filing training.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work

Duties performed in school settings including classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio‑visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building‑level meetings, and division‑wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, parents, and medical professionals may be required. Contacts with community and division‑level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Benefits

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health and dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more.