Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Education Intensive

Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Education Intensive Support

Richmond City Public Schools, William Fox Elementary School – Richmond, VA

Job : 5844619

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Terms of Employment: 9.5-month Support (191 Day, 7 hours)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location: Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal

General Description: The Instructional Assistant assists the teacher or designated supervisor with instructional activities in an exceptional education classroom or one-to-one sessions.

• 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.
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and demonstrate excellence in business English, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Must be able 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, work independently or with minimal supervision, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Must have knowledge of child growth, development and paraprofessional instructional procedures and practices.
• Must have patience and work effectively with children with disabilities, young adults and faculty.
• Must follow written and oral instructions and perform all required tasks.
• Must assist in implementing behavioral intervention programs for children with emotional/behavioral disorders and maintain student disability records confidentially.
• Special Requirement: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
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