Teaching Assistant K-1st (Part-Time)- Mountain View Primary School - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools is seeking a Part-Time Teaching Assistant for Mountain View Primary School for the 2026-27 School Year. This role involves supporting K-1 teachers in delivering engaging instruction, managing classroom behavior, and providing individualized support to students. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and demonstrate skills in empathy, communication, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include organizing instructional materials, assisting with student mobility, and participating in team meetings.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Willingness to learn specialized management techniques.
• Must seek and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in instructional plans and classroom management.
• Supervise students during various activities, including lunch.
• Assist with medical-related duties and adaptations for students.

Skills

Empathy towards disabled students

Communication skills

Ability to maintain classroom environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Part‑Time 4 hrs/day

Teaching Assistant (K‑1st)

Mountain View Primary School

2026‑27 School Year

We seek a teaching assistant to support classroom teachers in delivering engaging instruction to students in K‑1. This role focuses on assisting in lesson delivery, classroom management, and providing individualized support to ensure students’ success. The position is part‑time, 4 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 pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards, assist special education teacher and/or students in clean‑up activities).
• 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 duties such 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.
• Assists 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; willingness 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

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 40 pounds, occasional travel with students on field trips, movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices, and lifting equipment such as audio‑visuals weighing up to 50 pounds. 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.

Evaluation

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