Instructional Assistant-Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents for the 2026-27 School Year

Staunton City & Schools

Commonwealth Center Child/Adolescents - Staunton, Virginia This job is also posted in City of Staunton and Staunton City Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5954375

Application Deadline:

Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents is seeking applications for an Instructional Assistant position

for the Education program in an acute care psychiatric facility for the 2026-27 School Year.

Terms:

210-day Employment Notice; Start Date-Effective Immediately

Hourly Rate:

$19.52 to $22.97 DOQ/DOE.

Full Benefits Package

Posting:

Open Until Filled

Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

POST OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, employment reference check, and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate.

Summary:

The instructional assistant provides assistance to the classroom teachers in the management and instruction of students in the classroom and on the units as needed; performs related tasks as required and directed; works under the direction and supervision or the classroom teachers; however, the assistant may independently carry out particular routine aspects of the instructional program and school wide duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reliable attendance and prompt arrival

Maintain and respect confidentiality of students/patients and colleagues

Carry out instructional plans in the classrooms and on units as designated by the education director, teachers and students' IEPs, including 1:1 assistance as needed

Assist classroom teachers in preparation of materials and teaching aids

Assist students individually and in groups with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts

Maintain positive, safe and orderly classroom environment

Assist in maintaining classroom management that fosters a safe and positive learning environment

Assist in ensuring safe supervision of all students

Assists in performing therapeutic interventions in compliance with SOP, SCS and hospital regulations

Take necessary and reasonable precautions, following hospital safety protocols, to protect students, colleagues, material and facility

Assist in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students/patients between classes and to units

Reports promptly to assigned/designated areas

Maintains current certifications in areas as required by CCCA and SCS - to include CPR certification, Therapeutic Options annual certification, first aid training, and other training modules

Attends required meetings and in-services as required by State Operated Programs, CCCA and SCS

Complies with and supports school, hospital, and division regulations and policies

Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities

Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teachers and education director in accordance with school, hospital and division policies and practices

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrate basic reading, writing and computation skills

Experience working with children; preferred experience with mental health and trauma informed care

Be at least 18 years of age

Criminal background check is required as a condition of employment

High school Diploma or equivalent GED and

must have a minimum of 48 college credits, or a minimum of an Associate's Degree, or achieved a minimum score of 455 on the Para-professional Assessment.

Position Type:

Full Time-210 Day Contract

Salary:

$19.52 to $22.97 Per Hour