Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Education

Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Education

Richmond City Public Schools Chimborazo Elementary School — Richmond, Virginia. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5730311

Final date to receive applications: May 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Instructional Assistant

Grade 108.2 (9.5-month Support/191 Day, 7 hours)

Non-Exempt

Chimborazo Elementary School

School Principal

The Instructional Assistant assists the teacher or designated supervisor with instructional activities in an exceptional education classroom or one‑to‑one.

• Assists student(s) in reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.
• Assists student(s) with self‑care areas to build independence.
• Prepares and maintains files and reports.
• Assists teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Assists the teacher in providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and supervises students in out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Reinforces acceptable student behavior in a consistent and positive manner.
• Encourages proper care and use of school facilities, property and equipment and participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Assists with toileting student(s), changing diapers and personal hygiene.
• Escorts student(s) when necessary and restrains out of control student(s) when necessary.
• Assists student(s) with mobility needs.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Helps to maintain individual records for each student and collects and displays suitable materials for educational displays.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

• Passing score on the Para Pro Assessment or Associate’s degree or completion of 60 hours of college credits from an accredited college or university recognized by the Virginia Department of Education.
• A minimum of one year working experience as an instructional assistant preferred.
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management and public relations skills are required.
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and demonstrate excellence in business English, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must have good skills in operating personal computers and related software.
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities, have the ability to work independently and/or with minimum supervision, and the ability to effectively handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Have a good knowledge of and understanding of child growth, development and paraprofessional instructional procedures and practices.
• Considerable patience and the ability to work effectively with children with disabilities, young adults and faculty members are essential.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions and to perform all required tasks.
• Must have the ability to assist in the implementation of behavioral intervention programs for children with emotional/behavioral disorders and maintain student disability records in a highly confidential manner.
• Special Requirement: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• If hired, you must complete online autism training within 60 days of start date. For information regarding the training and to complete the training modules please visit vcuautismcenter.org
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All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and license if applicable. Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

Based on School Board approval

Full‑Time

$30,600 to $47,058 Per Year

• Cordell Watkins, Principal
• Chimborazo Elementary School
• Phone: (804) 780‑8392
• Email: