Instructional Assistant - One-on-One

SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant - Special Education 1:1

Lynchburg City Schools SHEFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia

Job : 5778595

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Title:
  
  Instructional Assistant - Special Education 1:1
• Department:
  Sheffield Elementary School
• Salary Grade:
  Classified
• Pay
  
  Schedule:
  
  A or B
• FLSA Status:
  Non-exempt
• Site/
  
  Location:
  
  Sheffield Elementary School
• Reports to:
  
  Building Administrator
• Date: 6/12/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs paraprofessional work while assisting classroom teachers and 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.

• Assists the 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.
• 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.

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

• 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

• Reliable transportation necessary.
• Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed.

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 the 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 or responsibilities that are 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 on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

OPEN

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here

190

2026-27

Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Lisa Lee , Principal
• SHEFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone:
• Email: