Teacher Assistant, Instruction - WES

Teacher Assistant, Instruction – WES (2026‑2027 School Year)

Location: Waterman Elementary, Harrisonburg, VA

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports to: Principal

Contract: 200 days

Salary Scale: Teacher Assistant Salary Scale

FLSA Status: Exempt

Revised: 1/2025

Assists teachers in providing for the individual needs of the student in order for each student to achieve his/her maximum academic and social potential.

• Completed 2 years of college (associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Proficiency in spoken and written communication.
• Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures with speed and accuracy.
• Bilingual ability preferred.
• Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to the needs of others; works independently and maintains collaborative relationships with students, families, and co‑workers.
• Effectively demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions.
• Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with equity and inclusion frameworks; models non‑discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting to diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with office/instructional equipment and technology, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities for working with students, teachers, administrators and the community.

• Conduct learning exercises (instruction) to the whole class, small groups, and individual students.
• Inform the teacher of any special information or concerns about an individual student.
• Assist the teacher in meeting the individual instructional, behavioral, and daily living needs of the students, including personal hygiene tasks.
• Assist with record keeping, filing, organizing materials and preparing instructional/classroom materials.
• Support an inviting and functional classroom or learning environment.
• Provide clerical assistance as required.
• Assist with supervision of children.
• Serve as chief source of information for substitute teachers in the area.
• Provide lunch supervision and/or bus duties as assigned.
• Substitute for teachers when needed.
• Take industry‑standard precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Participate in staff development and training to keep materials, supplies and skills up‑to‑date.
• Follow safety procedures and properly maintain equipment.
• Actively participate in and attend all required meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
• Comply with school division policies, regulations, procedures and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Light work, lifting up to 25 lbs occasionally, up to 10 lbs frequently; regular travel throughout the school; vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity required for daily tasks; no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of administrative or licensed personnel.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $25,582 to $42,207 per year