Instructional Assistant Rockfish River Elementary

Position: Instructional Assistant - 2026-27 - Rockfish River Elementary
Location: Afton

This position is for an Instructional Assistant in the Virginia Preschool Initiative 4 year old program

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Provides assistance to the classroom teacher in the management, instruction, and personal care of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; all work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher(s); however, the assistant may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which include activities outside the normal school facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher(s) to coordinate instructional efforts;
• Assists in delivering instructions to students;
• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate, the students' Individual Educational Plans (IEPs);
• 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(s) 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 supervision for students;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Assists classroom teacher in preparing and developing various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, centers, and graphs;
• Assists the teacher(s) in grading student work;
• 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, as requested;
• Assists in proper maintenance of students' records, under the supervision and/or direction of classroom teacher(s) and/or building administrator(s);
• Assists with toileting, feeding, cleaning, and positioning of students, as needed;
• Assists in medical related duties, i.e. catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assisted breathing devices, colostomy, and ileostomy, as needed;
• Assists in carry over of related services, i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, and Vision, as needed;
• Attends required meetings and in services;
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Candidate must possess the ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques with disabled students, as needed; willing to seek and maintain CPR certification; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment, materials, and/or students up to 60 pounds may be required. Occasional lifting, movement, and transferring of students may be required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.

Other limited physical activities…