Job Description

Instructional Assistant - Special Education


GENERAL INFORMATION


Title: Instructional Assistant - Special Education Department: Paul Munro Elementary School Salary Grade: Classified Grade A,B

FLSA Status: Non-exempt


Site/Location: Paul Munro Elementary School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 12/03/2025


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 CompetenciesHonesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality
Leadership CompetenciesModels Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional CompetenciesTechnical 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.



SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.