Temporary Exceptional Education Instructional Assistant - Gayton Elementary

Henrico County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Henrico County Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant to support classroom instruction at Gayton Elementary School. You will work under the guidance of the classroom teacher, helping with academic tasks, behavior management, and student supervision throughout the day.

Responsibilities include assisting with grading, creating instructional materials, and supporting students with mobility and health-related needs as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Sixty semester hours of college credit or passing ParaPro Assessment.
• Paraprofessional Autism Certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with academic subjects and documents progress.
• Assists teachers with classroom duties, grading, and tests.
• Supports classroom management and behavior modification.
• Assists with field trips and community-based instruction.
• May assist with toileting and personal hygiene; handles positioning equipment.
• Assists students with mobility needs and bus loading/unloading.
• May assist with physical therapy tasks and fine motor skills.
• Collects data on student performance and progress.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sixty semester hours of college credit

Paraprofessional Autism Certification

Passing scores on the ParaPro Assessment

Job description

General Information

ID: 2037

Main Organization: Public Schools

Location: Gayton Elementary School - 12481 Church Road, Henrico

Minimum Salary: $ 20.49

Posting Date: 09/23/2026

Closing Date: 11-30-2026

Job Status: Hourly/Temporary

General Statement of Duties

Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Assistant provides essential support with the implementation of the instructional program. Requires the protection of sensitive and confidential information. Independent judgment is required.

Essential Duties

• Assists students with academic subjects - may assist students one on one, small group or whole class depending on individual qualifications; documents progress
• Assists teachers with classroom duties, including correcting work, recording grades, planning work, and administering tests.
• Assists with classroom management and behavior modification
• Assists with field trips, community-based instruction, and other activities
• May assist with toileting students, changing diapers and general hygiene; may be required to handle seizures and other physical complications; handles various complicated positioning equipment; evaluates pain and discomfort levels; evaluates responses to stimuli.
• Assists students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; and loading and unloading the bus and operates adaptive equipment
• May assist with physical therapeutic training, including range of motion skills, fine motor skills, visual perception and social skills.
• Collects data on student performance and progress
• Assists with creation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials
• Reports student concerns directly and promptly to the teacher and assists with student resolution
• Assist with implementation of behavior management plans
• Assists students on and off the school bus; supervises students at lunch, recess and in the absence of teachers
• Assists with breakfast, lunch and snack, including clean-up
• May be required to assist with student's medical and personal hygiene needs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance is required

Additional Information

This position is temporary working no more than 29 hours per week. Schedule will be determined by the building principal.

FOR SPECIFIC POSITION QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT GAYTON ELEMENTARY AT 804-360-0820.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period.

Minimum Requirements

Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Sixty semester hours of college credit or passing scores on the ParaPro Assessment preferred.

Paraprofessional Autism Certification is required within 60 days of hire. Training is provided by HCPS at no cost.

Background Check Disclosure

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations Upon Request