2026-2027: Instructional Assistant – Adaptive Special Education Curriculum

POSITION:
Instructional Assistant
- Adaptive Special Education Curriculum

Location:

Manassas Park Middle School

Reports To:

Special Education Teacher and/or Building Principal

Employment Type:

Full-Time Position Length: 7.5 hours/day; 186 days Salary Schedule/Grade:
Classified Pay Scale, Grade 5 FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Manassas Park City Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Instructional Assistant
- Adaptive Special Education Curriculum, to support the academic and social-emotional growth of students with special needs. Under the direction of a certified special education teacher, the instructional assistant will help implement instructional plans, monitor student progress, and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment. This position plays a vital role in ensuring students receive the individualized support they need to thrive.

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Previous experience working with groups of children desired.
• Ability to work with various ability levels of student.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and directions in carrying out tasks and procedures related to instructional and behavioral plans.
• Ability to assist teachers with instructional activities and classroom management.
• Must possess interpersonal communication skills and the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working with parents, students and school personnel.

• Complies with all school laws, State Board of Education regulations, and all policies and regulations made by the School Board and Superintendent.
• Performs all duties deemed necessary by the School Board and Superintendent for the efficient and successful operation of the school system.
• Confers with teachers on a regular basis to assist in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements academic instruction taught by a special education teacher for individuals or small groups. Implement behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior challenges or other special conditions for assisting in meeting special education students' needs and providing a consistent environment.
• Support students with daily personal care tasks such as toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance, ensuring their comfort and dignity are always maintained.
• Instructs special education students (e.g. math groups, science experiments, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.). under the supervision of the special education teacher.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, student files, checking papers, attendance, audiovisual equipment, setting up art/science projects, etc.).
• Monitors special education students (e.g. lunch, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.).
• Performs record keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions (e.g. correcting papers, copying, instructional materials, etc.) to support the special education teacher.