Teaching Assistant; Part-Time Lunch Monitor- Mountain View Upper Elementary School - Sc

Teaching Assistant (Part‑Time) Lunch Monitor – Mountain View Upper Elementary School – 2026‑27 School Year

Location: Mountain View Upper Elementary School, Charlottesville, Virginia

Start Date: August 3, 2026

Position Type: Part‑Time (2 hours per day)

Salary: $16.68 to $20.02 per hour

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.

• 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 a 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) 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 clerical duties such 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 such as catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assistive breathing devices, colostomy, and ileostomy needs.
• Assists with carry‑over of related services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, adapted physical education, and vision.
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or principal.

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 a high‑school graduate or hold an equivalent diploma and be willing to seek and maintain CPR certification.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, including basic keyboard and filing training.

Duties performed typically in school settings including classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips, movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices, lifting of equipment such as audio‑visuals weighing up to 50 pounds, attendance at parent conferences, building‑level meetings, division‑wide meetings, and training activities beyond normal assigned hours are necessary.

Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required.

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

• Health and dental coverage
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Gym membership discounts

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• High‑school graduate or equivalent.
• Willingness to seek and maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to work part‑time, 2 hours per day, for the 2026‑27 school year.

Albémarle County Public Schools is committed to ending the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for student success through high‑quality teaching and learning for all. Our Anti‑Racism policy promotes a school community that recognizes and ends racism, eliminates inequitable practices, and supports the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child.