2026-2027 Instructional Assistant

Craig County Public Schools•New Castle, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Craig County School Board, Virginia, is now accepting applications for the Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 School Year. This position performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers by working with individual students or small groups. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the classroom teacher. This is a non-exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

Successful completion of at least 48 semester hours of college from an accredited college or university or a passing score on the Para-Professional Assessment Exam
Possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn to operate and maintain a wide variety of instructional equipment
Possess the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents
Possess an interest and ability in working with special education students
Dependability and punctuality required

Responsibilities

Assisting the classroom teacher with instructional activities
Assisting students to reinforce material already presented through special efforts and repetitions
Preparing and maintaining files and reports
Assists classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned
Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher
Assists in maintaining student records
Assists with grading and recording grades under teacher’s supervision
Maintains appropriate contact with parents, administrators and teachers
Performs a variety of clerical duties including typing, copying, collating, etc.
Assists with large group activities
Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher
Informs teacher on student problems
Performs cafeteria, hall and bus duties
Assists with lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing and wash-up routines
Participates in in-service training programs as assigned
Performs related tasks as required