Temporary Exceptional Education Instructional Assistant - Ward Elementary

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

Job summary

Henrico County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support the instructional program under a classroom teacher's guidance at Ward Elementary School. The role involves assisting with student activities, managing behavior, and helping with meals and supervision as needed.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; sixty college credit hours or ParaPro testing is preferred. Paraprofessional Autism Certification is required within 60 days of hire, with HCPS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Sixty college credit hours or ParaPro assessment preferred.
• Paraprofessional Autism Certification within 60 days of hire; training provided by HCPS.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic subjects, one-on-one, small group, or whole class; document progress.
• Assist teachers with classroom duties including correcting work, recording grades, planning, and administering tests.
• Support with classroom management, behavior modification, and student supervision during meals, recess, and bus.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sixty Semester Hours College Credit or ParaPro Assessment

Paraprofessional Autism Certification

Job description

General Information

ID: 1920

Main Organization: Public Schools

Location: Henry D Ward Elementary School - 3400 Darbytown Road, Henrico

Minimum Salary: $ 20.49

Posting Date: 08/29/2026

Closing Date: 10-30-2026

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.

THE TEMPORARY HIRING PROCESS IS HANDLED BY THE PRINCIPAL AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL.

FOR POSITION SPECIFIC QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT WARD ELEMENTARY AT 804-795-7030.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

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

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• 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