Instructional Assistant - Special and General Education
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: (SY 23-24) Instructional Assistant - Special and General Education Department: R.
S.
Payne Elementary School Salary Grade: Schedule A or B
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Site/Location: R.
S.
Payne Elementary School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 08/17/2023
POSITION SUMMARY
Works collaboratively with special education and classroom teachers, as well as other professionals, to support the academic and social/emotional growth of students, including IEP goals, objectives and/or accommodations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning objectives and standards.
Assists with small group learning activities.
Provides instructional support during online learning.
Assists with the development of students’ social/emotional skills.
Supports students in learning classroom/school routines and procedures.
Provides supervision and a safe environment for students during structured and unstructured times such as lunch, recess, transitions, loading/unloading of buses and any other assigned duties.
Maintains a positive, professional, solution-focused demeanor at all times.
Maintains confidentiality.
Willingness to substitute or perform duties as requested.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
Honesty
Integrity
Ethical
Equity Minded
Emotional Intelligence
Cultural Competence
Safety
Quality
Leadership Competencies
Models Excellent Customer Service
Thinks Strategically
Shows Initiative
Acts Decisively
Communicates Effectively
Works Collaboratively
Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
Technical Capabilities
Computer Literacy
Data Analysis and Management
Fiscal Planning and Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or career technical facility; or an Associate’s Degree; or successfully completed the ParaPro assessment.
Some experience in working with children.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
This position requires periods of standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling,reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.