| SY 26-27 Therapeutic Educational Assistant (TEA) | | GENERAL INFORMATION | | Title: Therapeutic Educational Assistant (TEA) | Department:LAUREL Regional Program | Salary Grade:Laurel Pay Scale
FLSA Status: Non-exempt | | Site/Location:LAUREL Regional Program | Reports to:Director | Date:01/29/2026 | | POSITION SUMMARY | - To assist classroom teachers or other professionals with the care of special population students and to assist professional staff in helping students achieve instructional objectives and established student goals.
| | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | - Supervises assigned groups of students engaged in independent study/play activities.
- Supervises individual students that are experiencing difficulties and the need to be isolated.
- Assists in the supervision of students arriving and leaving school.
- Assists in preparing meals supervising and/or feeding students during mealtimes.
- Assists students with numerous self-help skills if needed.
- Assists in supervising/helping students during transition periods (bathroom playground rooms and jobs).
- Supervises large groups of students before school and during faculty meetings.
- Assists in supervising and working with students while on the playground.
- Performs clerical duties consisting of typing duplicating filing recording data distributing materials preparing display materials weighing and measuring children.
- Assists in maintenance of files containing student records work and assessment data.
- Cleans and organizes room throughout the day and at the end of each day.
- Reacts appropriately and as directed in emergency situations.
- Handles information about students confidentially.
- Maintains courteous professional and effective working relationships with all levels of employees.
- Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.
- Performs related duties as necessary.
- 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 successfully completed the ParaPro assessment.
- Some experience in working with children.
| | KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES | - (See list of essential functions required for this position)
- This position also requires periods of standing; some walking moving climbing carrying bending kneeling crawling reaching handling pushing and pulling. Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- This position also requires that you participate in Mandt training.
| | 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 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 classified position is for 10-months 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 Therapeutic Educational Assistant (TEA)GENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: Therapeutic Educational Assistant (TEA)Department:LAUREL Regional ProgramSalary Grade:Laurel Pay ScaleFLSA Status: Non-exemptSite/Location:LAUREL Regional ProgramReports to:DirectorDate:01/29/2026POSITION SUMMARYTo assist clas...
| SY 26-27 Therapeutic Educational Assistant (TEA) | | GENERAL INFORMATION | | Title: Therapeutic Educational Assistant (TEA) | Department:LAUREL Regional Program | Salary Grade:Laurel Pay Scale
FLSA Status: Non-exempt | | Site/Location:LAUREL Regional Program | Reports to:Director | Date:01/29/2026 | | POSITION SUMMARY | - To assist classroom teachers or other professionals with the care of special population students and to assist professional staff in helping students achieve instructional objectives and established student goals.
| | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | - Supervises assigned groups of students engaged in independent study/play activities.
- Supervises individual students that are experiencing difficulties and the need to be isolated.
- Assists in the supervision of students arriving and leaving school.
- Assists in preparing meals supervising and/or feeding students during mealtimes.
- Assists students with numerous self-help skills if needed.
- Assists in supervising/helping students during transition periods (bathroom playground rooms and jobs).
- Supervises large groups of students before school and during faculty meetings.
- Assists in supervising and working with students while on the playground.
- Performs clerical duties consisting of typing duplicating filing recording data distributing materials preparing display materials weighing and measuring children.
- Assists in maintenance of files containing student records work and assessment data.
- Cleans and organizes room throughout the day and at the end of each day.
- Reacts appropriately and as directed in emergency situations.
- Handles information about students confidentially.
- Maintains courteous professional and effective working relationships with all levels of employees.
- Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.
- Performs related duties as necessary.
- 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 successfully completed the ParaPro assessment.
- Some experience in working with children.
| | KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES | - (See list of essential functions required for this position)
- This position also requires periods of standing; some walking moving climbing carrying bending kneeling crawling reaching handling pushing and pulling. Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- This position also requires that you participate in Mandt training.
| | 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 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 classified position is for 10-months with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE: | 2026-2027 |
|
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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