Teaching Assistant K-1st; Part-Time-Greer Elementary School

Teaching Assistant K-1st (Part-Time) – Greer Elementary School – 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools, Greer Elementary School – Charlottesville, Virginia

Starting Date: August 3, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.03 to $20.43 per hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support – Paraprofessional / IA

Provides responsible administrative, clerical, and human support to the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students. Performs related tasks as directed, all under the supervision of the classroom teacher. The aide may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program, which includes 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).
• Completes follow‑up and review lessons.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists special education teacher and/or students in clean‑up activities).
• Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate level of classroom behavior and control.
• With teacher's knowledge and approval, carries out appropriate discipline of students.
• Procures, sets up, and operates audio‑visual equipment.
• Assists students in completing learning tasks assigned by 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.
• Performs clerical duties such as typing, filing, and duplicating at direction of teacher.
• Supervises students in lunchroom or during lunch period.
• Supervises students during free time and other non‑instructional periods as directed.
• Under guidance of teacher or principal, assists in maintaining students' records.
• Assists with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Assists with medical‑related duties (e.g., catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assistive breathing devices, colostomy and ileostomy needs).
• Assists with carry‑over of related services (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, Vision).
• Performs other duties as assigned by 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 equivalent 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 are performed in school settings such as 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, moving students by wheelchairs or mechanical devices, and lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Attendance at parent conferences, meetings, and training beyond normal hours may be necessary.

Daily personal close contact with children and other staff is required. Contact with community and division‑level staff may require tact and diplomacy.

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

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Becca Irvine, Assistant Principal
• Greer Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: birvine