What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant-Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents for the 2026-27 School Year position at Commonwealth Center Child/Adolescents?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents is seeking applications for an Instructional Assistant position
for the Education program in an acute care psychiatric facility for the 2026-27 School Year.
Terms: 210-day Employment Notice; Start Date-Effective Immediately
Hourly Rate: $19.52 to $22.97 DOQ/DOE.
Full Benefits Package
Posting: Open Until Filled
Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.
POST OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, employment reference check, and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate.
Summary:
The instructional assistant provides assistance to the classroom teachers in the management and instruction of students in the classroom and on the units as needed; performs related tasks as required and directed; works under the direction and supervision or the classroom teachers; however, the assistant may independently carry out particular routine aspects of the instructional program and school wide duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Reliable attendance and prompt arrival
- Maintain and respect confidentiality of students/patients and colleagues
- Carry out instructional plans in the classrooms and on units as designated by the education director, teachers and students’ IEPs, including 1:1 assistance as needed
- Assist classroom teachers in preparation of materials and teaching aids
- Assist students individually and in groups with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts
- Maintain positive, safe and orderly classroom environment
- Assist in maintaining classroom management that fosters a safe and positive learning environment
- Assist in ensuring safe supervision of all students
- Assists in performing therapeutic interventions in compliance with SOP, SCS and hospital regulations
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions, following hospital safety protocols, to protect students, colleagues, material and facility
- Assist in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students/patients between classes and to units
- Reports promptly to assigned/designated areas
- Maintains current certifications in areas as required by CCCA and SCS – to include CPR certification, Therapeutic Options annual certification, first aid training, and other training modules
- Attends required meetings and in-services as required by State Operated Programs, CCCA and SCS
- Complies with and supports school, hospital, and division regulations and policies
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities
- Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teachers and education director in accordance with school, hospital and division policies and practices
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrate basic reading, writing and computation skills
- Experience working with children; preferred experience with mental health and trauma informed care
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Criminal background check is required as a condition of employment
- High school Diploma or equivalent GED and
- must have a minimum of 48 college credits, or a minimum of an Associate’s Degree, or achieved a minimum score of 455 on the Para-professional Assessment.
Salary : $20 - $23