November 7, 2024

Lynchburg City Schools

Lynchburg

FULL TIME

Title I Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant - Title I

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Instructional Assistant - Title I

Department: Heritage Elementary School

Salary Grade: Schedule A or B
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
TEMPORARY WILL END 6/5/2024

Site/Location: Heritage Elementary School

Reports to: Building Administrator

Date: 11/7/2024

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 Para Pro assessment.
Prior experience working with children preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Prior experience working with children is preferred.

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 10 month 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:

2024-2025