Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Lynchburg City Schools –

E. C. Glass High School, Lynchburg, Virginia

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Starting Date:
Immediately

Date: 12/18/2025

Title:

Instructional Assistant – Special Education

Department:

E. C. Glass High School

Salary Grade:
Schedule A, Schedule B

FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt

Site/

Location:

E. C. Glass High School

Reports to:

Building Administrators

• Works collaboratively with special education and classroom teachers, as well as other professionals, to support the academic and social/emotional growth of students, including IEP goals, objectives, and/or accommodations.

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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 completed the Para Pro assessment.
• Some experience in working with children.

• This position requires periods of standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift 25 lbs.

• None

• None

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 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.

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

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

Job Status: OPEN. Salary:
This is a 10‑month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found at  Days: 190.

Start Date:

2025‑2026. Position Type:
Full‑Time. Job Categories:
Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA;
Special Education >
Special Education Assistant.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Lakrisha Scott
• 915 Court St
• Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
• Phone:
• Email: