Instructional Assistant - Special Education; One-on-One

Instructional Assistant - Special Education (One-on-One) GENERAL INFORMATION

Title:

Instructional Assistant - Special Education Department:
Heritage Elementary School
Salary Grade:
Classified Schedule A or B

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Site/

Location:

Heritage Elementary School

Reports to:

Building Administrator Date: 02/13/2026 POSITION SUMMARY Performs paraprofessional work while assisting classroom teachers and assistant students in achieving established goals. This position may also assist students with disabilities on a one-on-one basis to achieve established educational goals and objectives, with personal care and mobility, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of a classroom teacher and evaluated by the school principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives introduced by the teacher.
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher.
• Assists with large and small group activities.
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by the teacher.
• Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems.
• Assists with loading and unloading buses.
• Supervises students during unstructured time such as lunch, recess, and transitions.
• Assists with student routines.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Help maintain order in the classroom; monitor students to keep them on task.
• Assist students with personal care.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies

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

Leadership Competencies

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

Functional Competencies

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 successful completion of the Para Pro assessment.
• Prior experience working with children is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here represent 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. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO STATEMENT 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 here:  DAYS: 190

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