SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant - 1st/2nd Grade
isle of wight county schoolsCarrollton, VA
SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant - 1st/2nd Grade
isle of wight county schoolsCarrollton, VAJunior L3
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationTeaching Assistants, All OtherTeaching Assistants, Special Education
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Instructional Assistant - 1st/2nd GradeIsle of Wight County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant - 1st/2nd Grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must have an Associates Degree, completion of 60 college credit hours, or have passed the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment. Minimum hourly rate of pay will be based upon the Approved FY27 Support Staff Pay Scale. This is a 10-month position. Come join our team! An Equal Opportunity Employer Instructional Assistant for 1st and 2nd Grade is responsible for providing instructional or other direct services to students working under the supervision of a certified teacher and does related work as required. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: Provides remediation and support to 1st and 2nd grade studentsAssists the teacher with instructional activities Assists students to reinforce material already presented through special efforts and repetitions Assists classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks Assists in providing individual and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students' intellectual abilities Assists in establishing and maintaining standards of students' behavior Prepares instructional materials Reads to studentsAssists the classroom teacher in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students Helps plan daily and long-range lessons and classroom activities Conducts learning exercises with small groups of students or with individual students Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary Checks students work for compliance with teacher's instructions Assists students with reading, spelling and handwriting skills Helps maintain individual records for each student Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays; prepares displays; decorates classroom Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Assists in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct Helps maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on tasks Performs a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc., as required Performs other duties as assigned Education and/or Experience: Associates Degree, 60 or more college credit hours, or has passed the state Paraprofessional Assessment (PRAXIS).Certificates, Licenses, Permits: None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching. Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with students, other employees and the public. Ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; deal effectively with students and teachers; operate standard office, work and data processing equipment; establish and maintain working relationships with faculty, parents, students and associates.
Performance Factors:
Interaction with Others: Ability to communicate clearly and to develop and maintain positive interpersonal skills. Ability to be flexible to meet changing requirements. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity among diverse populations.
Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow in a variety of environments and situations. Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.
Independent Judgment: After receiving an assignment is able to complete work tasks without constant and precise direction.
Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities; manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
Decision Making: Ability to make appropriate decisions.
Attention to Detail: Ability to recognize errors that detract from the accuracy of a work product.
Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain positive working relationships.
Attendance and Dependability: Ability to be depended on for punctuality and faithful attendance.
Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.
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Level
Junior L3
Location
Carrollton, VA
Occupation
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
Industry
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Posted
12 days ago