Special Education Instructional Assistant: Shelburne Middle School

Special Education Instructional Assistant:
Shelburne Middle School for 2026-27 School Year Job Details

Job : 5730465

Final date to receive applications: Jun 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

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

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Position Type: Full Time-186 Day Contract

Salary: $17.86 to $19.33 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

Job Summary: Shelburne Middle School is seeking applications for a Special Education Instructional Assistant position for the 2026-27 School Year.

Start Date:

August 4, 2026.

Full Benefits Package

Posting: Open Until Filled

Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

Post Offer of Employment Requirements: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, employment reference check, and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate.

• Job Title: Instructional Assistant
• Location: Schools
• Immediate Supervisor: Principal
• Grade/Rank: IA O1/IA02
• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Summary: The instructional assistant provides assistance to the classroom teacher(s) in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed and; performs work under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher(s); however, the assistant may independently carry out particular routine aspects of the instructional program including school‑wide duties as assigned.

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Discusses assigned teaching area and works with classroom teacher(s) to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Assists in delivering instructions to students as directed by assigned teacher(s).
• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the principal, classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate, students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) including 1:1 assistance.
• Assists classroom teacher(s) in preparing and developing various teaching aids, such as charts, centers, and graphs.
• Assists students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists teacher and/or students in clean‑up activities, etc.).
• Assists teacher(s) in maintaining a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff.
• Assists in ensuring the adequate safe supervision of all students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists the teacher(s) in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed.
• Assists in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students from one learning environment to another.
• Reports promptly to assigned/designated location and/or area.
• Attends required meetings and in‑services.
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.
• Models non‑discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by school librarian/classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

• Demonstrate basic reading, writing and computation skills.
• Have experience working with groups of children.
• Have good physical and emotional health.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess good character and leadership qualities.
• A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At the elementary school level, must meet the qualifications of highly qualified under No Child Left Behind Act of 2001:
  – Has passed the Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum score of 455 or
  – Has a minimum of 48 college credits or
  – A minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
  College transcripts or Parapro scores must be submitted to be considered for this position at the elementary level.

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