New Pathways Academy Instructional Assistant - 2025-2026 School Year

Charlottesville City Schools•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An Instructional Assistant is responsible for clerical, instructional, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students. The instructional assistant performs related tasks as required and directed and is under the supervision of the classroom teacher. The instructional assistant may independently perform some aspects of the instructional program and share results and data with the teacher.

Requirements

Understand and assist with basic language arts and math skills; excellent written and oral communication
Skills to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions
Operate standard office equipment, prepare and maintain accurate records
Knowledge of school policies and procedures
Understanding of effective discipline procedures
Ability to follow directions from the classroom teacher
Knowledge of age/ability appropriate activities
Concepts of grammar and punctuation
Safety practices and procedures
Develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff
Flexibility to be able to change processes quickly based on current situations
Ability to communicate with diverse groups
Problem-solving is needed to identify issues and help develop action plans
Maintain confidentiality
Ability to work as part of a team
An instructional assistant must have completed at least 60 hours of college credit or earned an associate’s or higher degree or successfully passed the ParaPro Assessment.

Responsibilities

Follow and conduct the instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and, if appropriate, the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Assist students individually and in groups to present or reinforce learning concepts
Administer tests, homework assignments, and make-up work as directed by the teacher
Develop and maintain a pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards, assist special education teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc)
Assist the teacher in maintaining an appropriate level of classroom behavior and control
Assign appropriate discipline to students if directed by the teacher
Assist the teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) to identify needed support, reinforcement of behavior, and social skills, to create a safe and positive learning environment
Assist in the physical movement of students from one learning environment to another
Perform such duties as attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by the teacher
Perform such clerical duties as typing, filing, and duplicating at the direction of the teacher
Supervise students in the cafeteria or during lunch period
Supervise students during free time and other non-instructional periods as directed by the teacher
Assist in the maintenance of students’ records if directed by the teacher
Participate in team meetings
Assist with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students
Assist with health-related duties as directed by the teacher and trained to effectively complete the duties
Assist with carry-over of related services