| SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant - General Special Education |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Title: Instructional Assistant - Special Education | Department:Heritage Elementary School | Salary Grade:Schedule A Schedule B
FLSA Status: Non-exempt |
| Site/Location: Heritage Elementary School | Reports to:Building Administrators | Date:01/27/2026 |
- 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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 Associates Degree; or completed the ParaPro assessment.
- Some experience in working with children.
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| 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.
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| SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY |
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| TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS |
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| 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 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 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 based on age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. | LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on 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: DATE: | 2026-2027 |
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant - General Special EducationGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: Instructional Assistant - Special EducationDepartment:Heritage Elementary SchoolSalary Grade:Schedule A Schedule BFLSA Status: Non-exemptSite/Location: Heritage Elementary SchoolReports to:Building AdministratorsDa...
| SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant - General Special Education |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Title: Instructional Assistant - Special Education | Department:Heritage Elementary School | Salary Grade:Schedule A Schedule B
FLSA Status: Non-exempt |
| Site/Location: Heritage Elementary School | Reports to:Building Administrators | Date:01/27/2026 |
- 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 Associates Degree; or 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 |
|
| TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS |
|
| 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 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 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 based on age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. | LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on 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: DATE: | 2026-2027 |
|
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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