Therapeutic Educational Assistant (TEA)

LAUREL REGIONAL PROGRAM; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

LAUREL REGIONAL PROGRAM in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks a Therapeutic Educational Assistant (TEA) to support teachers and assist students with instructional objectives. The role involves supervising students, aiding in meals, and helping with transitions and classroom activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, plus 60 college credits or an associate degree or ParaPro. Experience with children is preferred, and lifting up to 40 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sixty college credits or an associate degree, or ParaPro completed.
• Some experience working with children is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and assist with physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of students during independent study and play.
• Assist with meals and supervise mealtimes.
• Support students during transitions and on the playground.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing and recording data.
• Maintain student files and confidential information.
• Provide instructional support during online learning.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Student assistance

Record keeping

Communication with staff

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credits

Associate’s Degree

ParaPro assessment

Job description

Therapeutic Educational Assistant (TEA)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5898536
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Therapeutic Educational Assistant (TEA) GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Therapeutic Educational Assistant (TEA) Department: Laurel Regional Program Salary Grade: Laurel Pay Scale FLSA Status: Non-exempt Site/Location: Laurel Regional Program Reports to: Director Date: 08/23/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

• To assist classroom teachers or other professionals with the care of special population students and to assist professional staff in helping students achieve instructional objectives, and established student goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises assigned groups of students engaged in independent study/play activities.
• Supervises individual students that are experiencing difficulties and the need to be isolated.
• Assists in the supervision of students arriving and leaving school.
• Assists in preparing meals, supervising, and/or feeding students during mealtimes.
• Assists students with numerous self-help skills if needed.
• Assists in supervising/helping students during transition periods (bathroom, playground, rooms, and jobs).
• Supervises large groups of students before school and during faculty meetings.
• Assists in supervising and working with students while on the playground.
• Performs clerical duties consisting of typing, duplicating, filing, recording data, distributing materials, preparing display materials, weighing and measuring children.
• Assists in maintenance of files containing student records, work and assessment data.
• Cleans and organizes room throughout the day and at the end of each day.
• Reacts appropriately and as directed in emergency situations.
• Handles information about students confidentially.
• Maintains courteous, professional and effective working relationships with all levels of employees.
• Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.
• Performs related duties as necessary.
• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning objectives and standards.
• Assists with small group learning activities.
• Provides instructional support during online learning.
• Assists with the development of students’ social/emotional skills.
• Supports students in learning classroom/school routines and procedures.
• Provides supervision and a safe environment for students during structured and unstructured times such as lunch, recess, transitions, loading/unloading of buses and any other assigned duties.
• Maintains a positive, professional, solution-focused demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Willingness to substitute or perform duties as requested.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or career technical facility; or an Associate’s Degree; or successfully completed the ParaPro assessment.
• Some experience in working with children.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• (See list of essential functions required for this position)
• This position also requires periods of standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• This position also requires that you participate in Mandt training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

SALARY: This classified position is for 10-months with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS: 190 START DATE: 2026-2027

Position Type: Non-Applicable

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Donna Lewis , Director
• LAUREL REGIONAL PROGRAM
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]