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Instructional Assistant (GES)
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,852 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Instructional Assistant (GES)
Frederick County Public Schools
Gainesboro Elementary School - Winchester, Virginia This job is also posted in Frederick County Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5923678
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Qualifications:
Previous experience as an instructional assistant in a public school system or experience working with groups of children preferred.
Basic reading, writing, and computation skills; good written and oral communication skills; basic computer skills preferred.
Applicants must meet the requirements for a Title I paraprofessional, including:
Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and
Must have met one of the following options:
Completed two years of study (48 credit hours) at an institution of higher education; or
Hold an associate's (or higher) degree; or
Have passed the Parapro Assessment through ETS. Proof of highly qualified certification must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.
Pay Rate:
Instructional Assistant Grade C2b Salary Scale (credit is based on years of full-time experience in a related position)
Assignment:
Full time / 10 months / 183 days
Start Date:
This position is effective with the 2026-2027 school year.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$24,980 to $41,133 Per Year
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