SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten

SY 26-27

Instructional Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Lynchburg, VA

T C MILLER ACADEMY 95

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FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Site/Location:

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Miller Academy Reports to:

Building Administrator Date:

04/28/2026 POSITION SUMMARY Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work while assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; and while assisting students with achieving established goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives. Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives introduced by the teacher. Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher. Assists with large and small group activities. Guides independent study and other work assigned by the teacher. Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems. Assists with loading and unloading buses. Supervises students during unstructured time such as lunch, recess and transitions. Assists with student routines. Performs related work as required. Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Help maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on task.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality Leadership Competencies Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively Functional Competencies Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or career technical facility; or an Associate's Degree; or completed the ParaPro assessment. Some experience in working with children.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS

is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS

OPEN SALARY:

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS:

190

START DATE:

2026-2027