Special Education Instructional Assistant-T.C. McSwain Elementary School for 2026-27

Special Education Instructional Assistant-T.C. McSwain Elementary School for 2026-27

Staunton City & Schools T.C. McSwain Elementary School - Staunton, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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

Job : 5867914

Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB SUMMARY:

T.C. McSwain Elementary 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.

STAUNTON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
:

• 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…