Special Education​/Alternative Education Instructional Assistants

Special Education/Alternative Education Instructional Assistants: 2026-27 School Year

Staunton City & Schools Staunton City Schools - Staunton, Virginia

This job is also posted in City of Staunton and Staunton City Schools

Job : 5834307

Final date to receive applications: Aug 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

JOB SUMMARY: Staunton City Schools is seeking applications for Special Education/Alternative Education Instructional Assistant positions for the 2026-27 School Year.

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 and;
• 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 (visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for test information) 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…