| SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant - General Education Title IX 1:1 |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Title: Instructional Assistant - General Education Title IX 1:1 |
Department: Student Services |
Salary Grade: Classified Schedule A or B
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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| Site/Location: Fort Hill Community School |
Reports to: Building Administrator |
Date: 05/15/2026 |
| POSITION SUMMARY |
| A dedicated support professional who provides individualized assistance to an assigned student while ensuring compliance with Title IX regulations, which prohibit sex-based discrimination and harassment. This position supports student participation in all school programs, acts as a mandated reporter, and helps foster a safe, non-discriminatory environment. |
| ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS |
- Support and Supervision: Provides direct, individual attention to a specific student, assisting with academic, social, and behavioral needs within the educational setting.
- Collaboration: Working with teachers, administrators, behavior team members, and parents to track mastery of content and behavioral goals.
- Reporting & Compliance: Documenting student progress and immediately reporting any potential Title IX violations (harassment or gender-based bias) to the Title IX Coordinator.
- Safety & Inclusion: Providing physical or emotional support to ensure the student can participate in sports, assemblies, and field trips alongside peers.
- Mandated Reporting: As employees in a school receiving federal funds, 1:1 aides must report any knowledge of sexual harassment or sex-based misconduct immediately to the Title IX Coordinator.
- Hostile Environment Prevention: Assists in implementing protective measures or safety plans to ensure the assigned student is not subjected to a hostile environment that limits their ability to participate in school.
- Documentation: Maintains accurate records of incidents, interventions, and student progress as required by school policy and Title IX process guidelines.
- Guides the assigned student during independent study and other work assigned by the teacher.
- Assists with helping the assigned student to develop and maintain routines, as needed.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
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| LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES |
Personal Competencies
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
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Leadership Competencies
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
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Functional Competencies
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
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| 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 successful completion of the ParaPro assessment.
- Required Certifications: Mandt certification
- Prior experience working with children preferred.
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| KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES |
- Understanding of Title IX: Basic knowledge of federal laws prohibiting sex discrimination and sexual harassment in education.
- Confidentiality: Strict adherence to privacy laws (FERPA) while ensuring required disclosures to the Title IX Coordinator are made.
- Professionalism: Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administration, and parents to support the student.
- Skills: Strong collaboration skills are needed to work with teachers, therapists, and families in an inclusive environment.
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| SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY |
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| TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS |
- Local travel within the school division may be required
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| 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. |
| SALARY: |
This is a 10 month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales. |
| DAYS: |
190 |
| START DATE: |
2026-2027 |
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