Temporary Exceptional Education Instructional Assistant - Glen Allen Elementary - (26-27)

General Information ID: 901Main Organization: Public SchoolsLocation: Glen Allen Elementary School - 11101 Mill Road, Glen AllenMinimum Salary: $ 20.29Posting Date: 05-12-2026Closing Date: 08-31-2026Job Status: Hourly/Temporary General Statement of Duties Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Assistant provides essential support with the implementation of the instructional program. Requires the protection of sensitive and confidential information. Independent judgment is required.Essential DutiesAssists students with academic subjects - may assist students one on one, small group or whole class depending on individual qualifications; documents progressAssists teachers with classroom duties, including correcting work, recording grades, planning work, and administering tests.Assists with classroom management and behavior modificationAssists with field trips, community-based instruction, and other activitiesMay assist with toileting students, changing diapers and general hygiene; may be required to handle seizures and other physical complications; handles various complicated positioning equipment; evaluates pain and discomfort levels; evaluates responses to stimuli.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 equipmentMay assist with physical therapeutic training, including range of motion skills, fine motor skills, visual perception and social skills.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 resolutionAssist with implementation of behavior management plans Assists students on and off the school bus; supervises students at lunch, recess and in the absence of teachersAssists with breakfast, lunch and snack, including clean-upMay be required to assist with student's medical and personal hygiene needsPerforms other duties as assignedRegular attendance is requiredAdditional Information:This position is for 2026-27This position is temporary working no more than 29 hours per week. Schedule will be determined by the building principal.$20.29 per hourAttentionTHE TEMPORARY HIRING PROCESS IS HANDLED BY THE PRINCIPAL AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL.FOR POSITION SPECIFIC QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT GLEN ALLEN ELEMENTARY AT 804-756-3040.Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.Minimum RequirementsMust hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Sixty semester hours of college credit or passing scores on the ParaPro Assessment preferred.Paraprofessional Autism Certification is required within 60 days of hire. Training is provided by HCPS at no cost. Background Check Disclosure Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History InvestigationState Police Criminal History InvestigationChild Protective Services (CPS) InvestigationTuberculosis Screening/Test Benefits For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits EEO Statement Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations Upon Request