Job Title
Instructional Assistant General Education - 2024-25
Location
Highland Springs, VA, US
Organization Name
HCPS - Highland Springs Elementary
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission:
Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties
Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Assistant provides essential support with the implementation of the instructional program.
Essential Duties

• Provides one on one instruction or tutoring with students
• Provides behavioral support to 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 classrooms; ability to maintain records and confidentiality; ability to operate audio visual, standard office and computer equipment; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and administrators. Must be able to follow oral and written directions, maintain order within a classroom independent of the teacher, and possess a working knowledge of computers.
Must have completed a minimum of 42 semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
Additional Information
The minimum salary for this 10-month/204-day/7.25 hour per day position is $24,473.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
Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
Public Schools Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home