Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Instructional Assistant I
- Kindergarten

Alexandria City Pub Sch Dist Douglas Mac Arthur Elementary School
- Alexandria, Virginia
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Job : 5936047
Final date to receive applications: Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description: The Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten
position assist the classroom teacher with maintaining classroom order; presents direct instruction of supplied materials primarily in small groups; performs classroom clerical tasks; monitors student behavior during non-classroom time.

This is a 10-month Support position, reporting to the School Prinicpal.

Qualifications:

• Education:48 college credits or an AA degree, or be able to demonstrate college level skills in spelling, reading, writing and math, by passing a proficiency test.

• Certificates & Licenses:None required. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) encouraged.

• Experience:Job related experience is required.

Essential Functions:

• Administers first aid as required to provide immediate care.
• Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Assists students with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up.
• Implements (under the supervision of the teacher) instructional programs and lesson plans.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) in support of the teacher and/or administrator.
• Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation to inform teacher(s) and/or parents of students’ progress.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation: Hourly wage$19.76
to$24.31
an hour, (Additional factors in calculation, including hours, # of days, etc.)

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance-Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30,351.36 to $37,340.16 Instructional Assistant I

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Penny Hairston , Principal
• Douglas Mac Arthur Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: penny.hairston.va.us