Instructional Assistant (Exceptional Education)

Job Title :

Instructional Assistant (Exceptional Education)

Terms of Employment :

9.5-month Support (191 Day 7 hours)

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Work Location :

Henry Marsh Elementary School

Immediate Supervisor :

School Principal

General Description :

The Instructional Assistant a ssists the teacher or designated supervisor with instructional activities in an exceptional education classroom or one-to-one.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists student(s) in reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.
• Assists student(s) with self-care areas to build independence.
• Prepares and maintains files and reports.
• Assists teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Assists the teacher in providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Reinforces acceptable student behavior in a consistent and positive manner.
• Encourages proper care and use of school facilities property and equipment and participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Assists with toileting student(s) changing diapers and personal hygiene.
• Escorts student(s) when necessary and restrains out of control student(s) when necessary.
• Assists student(s) with mobility needs.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Helps to maintain individual records for each student and collects and displays suitable materials for educational displays.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Qualifications :

HOW TO APPLY : All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access website at :

Please upload the following information with your application : a current resume transcript and license if applicable. Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation fingerprinting and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

PAY SCALE : G-108.2 starting salary is $30000 and maximum hiring salary is $46135. Comes with excellent benefits.

START DATE : Based on School Board approval

Key Skills

System Design,Classroom Experience,Learning Technology,Instructional Design,Adult Education,SCORM,LMS,Training & Development,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Captivate,Curriculum Development,Web Accessibility

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1