General Statement of Duties

Under the guidance of the Exceptional Education teacher, provides instructional or behavioral support to allow special education students to achieve instructional or behavioral goals and objectives.

Essential Duties

Under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher the Instructional Assistant:

• Provides one on one instruction or tutoring with students
• Assists with classroom management and behavior modification
• Assists with field trips, community-based instruction, and other activities
• Assists students with personal care tasks,
• Assists with creation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials
• Reports student concerns directly and promptly to the teacher and assists with student resolution
• Assists with breakfast, lunch and snack, including clean-up
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in special education classrooms; ability to maintain records and confidentiality; ability to operate audio visual, standard office and computer equipment; ability to operate adaptive equipment; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and administrators.

Must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and

• Passing score - 455 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment (HCPS website for testing information), or a minimum of 42 credit hours from an accredited college/university; and
• Paraprofessional autism certification is required or must be completed within 60-days of hire. Provided by HCPS at no cost.

Additional Information

The minimum salary for this 10-month/204-day/7.25 hour per day position is $25,647. This salary is based upon the 2023-24 budget and is subject to change based upon the approval of the 2024-25 budget. The annual salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date.

How To Apply

To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:

1. Resume,
2. College Transcripts or ParaPro Scores

If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail them to:

Henrico County Public Schools

3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources

Henrico, VA 23223

The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.

EOE/Accommodations Upon Request

Minimum Salary 25647

Maximum Salary

Currency USD

Main Organization Public Schools

Public Schools

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home