SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant - Early Childhood Special Education (Part-Time

SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant – Early Childhood Special Education (Part‑Time)

Position Summary:

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.

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

• Physical ability to stand, walk, move, climb, carry, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, handle, push and pull. Ability to lift 25 lbs.

• Integrity, Ethical, Equity Minded, Cultural Competence, Safety, Quality, Technical Capabilities, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis & Management, Fiscal Planning & Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning.

Physical demands include frequent standing, sitting, walking, talking, handling objects, stooping, kneeling or crouching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lynchburg City Schools is an equal opportunity 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.