Instructional Assistant - Secondary; Grades 7-12

Position: Instructional Assistant - Secondary (Grades 7-12)
Location: Charles City

Position Type:
Support Staff/General Education Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
3/24/2026

Location:
Charles City High School
TITLE
Instructional Assistant / Para Professional

POSITION TYPE
Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION
Supports the instructional program as directed by administrators and/or teachers. Assist the special education and/or classroom teacher by performing assigned duties related to the learning process as outlined in students' educational plans such as assembling and preparing instructional materials and reinforcing instruction under the direction/supervision of the teacher or building administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree or higher preferred; or High school diploma or equivalent with additional 48 semester credit hours from accredited institutions; or High School Diploma or equivalent with addition of passing a rigorous test as approved by VDOE or CCPS.

• Ability to work successfully with administrators, teachers, and school officials.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

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• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision performing a variety of complex and routine tasks.

• Other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO
Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs assigned duties related to the instructional program(s) and the student learning process.

• Participates in staff development activities related to area of assignment.

• Conduct small group instruction and/or substitute for the classroom teacher under the direction and guidance of the administrators and/or teachers.

• Skill in handling varied, multiple duties.

• Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and information

• Monitors students under the direction/supervision of the administrators and/or teachers.

• Performs bus, cafeteria, hall, playground duty or other non-instructional assignments under the direction of the building administrators.

• Assists the teacher in the maintenance of a safe, clean, and attractive classroom.

• Models non-discriminatory behavior at all times and follows established safe work practices.

• Follows established CCPS policies and procedures at all time.

• Ability to assist in the implementation of an instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.

• Assists teacher in maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment; supervisors students who cannot participate in first instruction due to in appropriate conduct.

• Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential performance responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS &

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal;

to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters…