Instructional Assistant
Job description
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission:
Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
The start date for this position is 8/11/2023.
Under the guidance of the Exceptional Education teacher, provides instructional or behavioral support to allow special education students to achieve instructional or behavioral goals and objectives.
Provides one on one instruction or tutoring with students
Assists with classroom management and behavior modification
Assists with field trips, community-based instruction, and other activities
Assists students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, hygiene, diapering, toileting and wash-up routines
Assists students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; and loading and unloading the bus and operates adaptive equipment
Collects data on student performance and progress
Assists with creation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials
Reports student concerns directly and promptly to the teacher and assists with student resolution
Assist with implementation of behavior management plans
Assists with breakfast, lunch and snack, including clean-up
Performs other duties as assigned
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in special education classrooms; ability to maintain records and confidentiality; ability to operate audio visual, standard office and computer equipment; ability to operate adaptive equipment; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and administrators.
Must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and
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Passing score - 455 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment (HCPS website for testing information), or
A minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university; and
Paraprofessional autism certification is required or must be completed within 60-days of hire. Provided by HCPS at no cost.
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:
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Resume,
College Transcripts or ParaPro Scores, and
Three (3) signed written references or reference forms
https://henricoschools.us/wp-content/uploads/References.pdf
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
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