Instructional Assistant - Special Education; One-on-One

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

Lynchburg City Schools HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5400278

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• None

• None

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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and 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 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Department of Human Resources , Human Resources
• Central Office
• Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
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