Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Education Job Henrico Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Henrico

General Information

1022

Main Organization

Public Schools

Location

Laburnum Elementary School - 500 Meriwether Avenue, Henrico

Minimum Salary

$ 31,510

Posting Date

05-22-2026

Closing Date

06-26-2026

Job Status

Full-time

General Statement of Duties

Under the guidance of the Exceptional Education teacher, provides instructional or behavioral support to allow special education students to achieve instructional or behavioral goals and objectives.

Essential Duties

Under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher the Instructional Assistant:
Provides one on one or small group instruction to students
Assists with classroom management and behavior modification
Assists with field trips, community-based instruction, and other activities
Assists students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, hygiene, diapering, toileting and wash-up routines
Assists students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; and loading and unloading the bus and operates adaptive equipment
Collects data on student performance and progress
Assists with creation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials
Reports student concerns directly and promptly to the teacher and assists with student resolution
Assist with implementation of behavior management plans
Assists with breakfast, lunch and snack, including clean-up
May be required to assist with student's medical needs
Performs other duties as assigned
Regular attendance is required

Additional Information

This position works 10 months/ 204 days / 7.25 hours per day. Annual salary will be prorated based upon the work begin date.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Minimum Requirements

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in special education classrooms; ability to maintain records and confidentiality; ability to operate audio visual, standard office and computer equipment; ability to operate adaptive equipment; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and administrators.

Must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

Title I Schools - Must have a minimum of 42 semester hours from an accredited college or university or passing scores on the Para Pro Assessment.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
State Police Criminal History Investigation
Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Benefits

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EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

EOE/Accommodations Upon Request