Instructional Assistant - Regular Education

Lynchburg City Schools WILLIAM MARVIN BASS - Lynchburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5959956

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title:

Instructional Assistant
- Regular Education(2) Department: W. M. Bass Elementary School Salary Grade:

Classified schedule Aor B
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Site/

Location:

W. M. Bass Elementary School

Reports to:

Principal Date: 10/14/2026 POSITION SUMMARY

Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work while assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; and while assisting students with achieving established goals.

• 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 teacher.
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher.
• Assists with large and small group activities.
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by 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; monitors students to keep them on task.

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

• 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 preferred.

• Knowledge of basic instructional practices and strategies for reinforcing student learning.
• Knowledge of student supervision practices, classroom routines, and positive behavior supports.
• Knowledge of basic strategies for supporting students’ social and emotional development.
• Knowledge of student safety procedures, confidentiality requirements, and applicable school policies and procedures.
• Skill in reinforcing teacher-directed instruction with individual students and small groups.
• Skill in explaining directions clearly and supporting students in completing assigned activities.
• Skill in communicating professionally with students, staff, administrators, and families.
• Skill in using problem-solving techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
• Skill in using instructional materials and classroom technology and maintaining accurate records as assigned.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, classroom procedures, and teacher-directed instructional activities.
• Ability to support students with varying academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Ability to adapt to different classrooms, grade levels, student needs,…