What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant - Alternative Education position at HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Site/Location: Heritage Elementary School
Reports to: Building Administrator
Date: 07/25/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
- Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work while assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; and while assisting students with achieving established goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.
- Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives introduced by teacher.
- Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher.
- Assists with large and small group activities.
- Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher.
- Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems.
- Assists with loading and unloading buses.
- Supervises students during unstructured time such as lunch, recess and transitions.
- Assists with student routines.
- Performs related work as required.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
- Help maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on task.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
Leadership Competencies
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or career technical facility; or an Associate’s Degree; or successfully completed the ParaPro assessment.
- Some experience in working with children.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
SALARY:
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .
DAYS:
190
START DATE:
2026-2027