Instructional Assistant - Regular Education (2)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Site/Location: W. M. Bass Elementary School

Reports to: Principal

Date: 10/14/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work while assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; and while assisting students with achieving established goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives introduced by teacher.
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher.
• Assists with large and small group activities.
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher.
• Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems.
• Assists with loading and unloading buses.
• Supervises students during unstructured time such as lunch, recess and transitions.
• Assists with student routines.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Help maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on task.

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 successful completion of the ParaPro assessment.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic instructional practices and strategies for reinforcing student learning.
• Knowledge of student supervision practices, classroom routines, and positive behavior supports.
• Knowledge of basic strategies for supporting students’ social and emotional development.
• Knowledge of student safety procedures, confidentiality requirements, and applicable school policies and procedures.
• Skill in reinforcing teacher-directed instruction with individual students and small groups.
• Skill in explaining directions clearly and supporting students in completing assigned activities.
• Skill in communicating professionally with students, staff, administrators, and families.
• Skill in using problem-solving techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
• Skill in using instructional materials and classroom technology and maintaining accurate records as assigned.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, classroom procedures, and teacher-directed instructional activities.
• Ability to support students with varying academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Ability to adapt to different classrooms, grade levels, student needs, and changing assignments.
• Ability to supervise students, recognize safety concerns, and follow established emergency procedures.
• Ability to exercise fair and ethical judgment and seek assistance from appropriate school personnel when needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate dependability, and work cooperatively with school personnel.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and solution-focused demeanor.

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.

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

SALARY:

This is a full time position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS:

190

START DATE:

2026-2027