Teaching Assistant - Journey Middle School - 2026-27 School Year

Journey Middle School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits-eligible

Job summary

Journey Middle School in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. The position is 7.25 hours per day, 10 months per year, with benefits eligible.

You will support classroom teachers, assist with instructional activities, supervise students, manage materials, and help with meals, field trips, and clerical tasks. A high school diploma and CPR readiness are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willing to obtain/maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to support classroom instruction and student learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with instructional plans and IEPs as needed.
• Supervise lunch, free time, and non-instructional periods.
• Perform attendance, clerical tasks, and materials management.
• Assist with field trips, library, assemblies, and related activities.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students as directed.
• Support with medical-related duties and mobility assistance.

Skills

Empathetic attitude toward students

Classroom management

Communication with students, parents,

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Journey Middle School - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools Journey Middle School - Charlottesville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5942072

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Journey Middle School Year

2026-27 School Year

Full-time 7.25 hrs/day

10 months(188 days)/year

Benefits-eligible

Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti‑Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all.

ACPS employees enjoy competitivepayandbenefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellnessprogram, discounts on gym memberships, and more!Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools .

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 pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards, assist special education teacher and/or students in clean up activities, etc.);
• Assists teacher in maintaining 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 completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers;
• Assists teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed;
• Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another;
• Performs such duties as attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by classroom teacher;
• Performs such clerical duties as typing, filing, and duplicating at 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 maintenance of students' records;
• Assists with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students;
• Participates in team meetings;
• Assists with medical related duties, i.e. catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assistive breathing devices, colostomy and ileostomy needs;
• Assisting with carry over of related services, i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech,
• Adapted Physical Education, and 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 high school graduate or hold equivalence 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 graduation from high school including basic keyboard and filing training.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: 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 professional 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.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $17.89 to $21.47 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required