Instructional Assistant Special Education (ECSE) General Pool (2025-26 SY)

Job Description :

The Instructional Assistant II for Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), was established for the purpose / s of assisting in the supervision and instruction of special needs students in the general education or special education classroom within Early Childhood Education, under the supervision of a certified special education teacher; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction and behavior, and providing clerical support to the teacher. The Instructional Assistant II reports to the special education teacher or the school-based administrator.

Locations with openings include :

Cora Kelly ES

Qualifications :

• Education : 48 college credits or an AA degree, or be able to demonstrate
• Certificates & Licenses : CPR and First Aid Certification strongly desired, if selected candidate does not have CPR and First Aid Certification they must be able to obtain both within 6 months of employment.
• Experience : Targeted job-related education that meets the organization's prerequisite requirements. Job-related experience is required.

Essential Functions :

Training Requirement :

The Virginia Board of Education as directed by the 2012 General Assembly requires that instructional assistants assigned to work with a teacher who has primary oversight of a student with autism spectrum disorders must receive training in student behavior management within 60 days of the assignment. The Special Education Instructional Assistant II will be provided with the opportunity to participate in online instructional modules for meeting this requirement at no cost to the employee.

Compensation : Hourly wage $20.10 to $24.73 an hour (Additional factors in calculation, including hours, # of days, etc.)

Clearances :

Public Health Compliance

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