Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Education

George F Baker Elementary School - 6651 Wilson Road, Henrico

Minimum Salary

$ 31,510

Posting Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10-09-2026

Job Status

Full-time

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.

• 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

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

Must be at least 18 years old and have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours from an accredited college or university or successfully passed the
Para Pathways Assessment .

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.

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

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