What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant I - Preschool/Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) (2026 position at Alexandria City Public Schools?
Job Description:
The Instructional Assistant I - Preschool/Virginia Preschool Iniative (VPI) position assist the classroom teacher with maintaining classroom order; presents direct instruction of supplied materials primarily in small groups; performs classroom clerical tasks; monitors student behavior during non-classroom time. This is a 10-month Support position, reporting to the School Prinicpal.
Qualifications:
- Education: 48 college credits or an AA degree, or be able to demonstrate college level skills in spelling, reading, writing and math, by passing a proficiency test.
- Certificates & Licenses: None required. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) encouraged.
- Experience: Job related experience is required.
Essential Functions:
- Administers first aid as required to provide immediate care.
- Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
- Assists students with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up.
- Implements (under the supervision of the teacher) instructional programs and lesson plans.
- Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
- Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) in support of the teacher and/or administrator.
- Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation to inform teacher(s) and/or parents of students' progress.
- Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Compensation: Hourly wage $19.51 to $23.97 an hour (Additional factors in calculation, including hours, # of days, etc.)
Clearances:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
- Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.
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