Lynchburg City Schools
(SY 25-26) Instructional Assistant - Title 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Title: (SY 25-26) Instructional Assistant - Title 1 Department: Sheffield Elementary School Salary Grade: Classified Grade C+, E+
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Site/Location: Sheffield Elementary School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 7/30/2025 POSITION SUMMARY
Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers or other certificated staff in helping students achieve instructional objectives and established goals in the areas of reading and/or mathematics.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists the classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives. Provides practice activities and repetitions in reading and/or math as developed by classroom and/or Title I teacher(s). Assists with large and small group reading and/or math activities. Guides independent study in reading and/or math as assigned by the teacher. Reports and assists with student problems. Supervises students during unstructured time such as lunch and recess. Assists with student routines. Maintains courteous, professional and effective working relationships with all levels of employees. Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Performs related duties as necessary. 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
A minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post- secondary institution or career technical facility, or an Associate's Degree, or successful completion of the ParaPro assessment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Some experience in working with children. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
None 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 the 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: 2025-2026
Assists the classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives. Provides practice activities and repetitions in reading and/or math as developed by classroom and/or Title I teacher(s). Assists with large and small group reading and/or math activities. Guides independent study in reading and/or math as assigned by the teacher. Reports and assists with student problems. Supervises students during unstructured time such as lunch and recess. Assists with student routines. Maintains courteous, professional and effective working relationships with all levels of employees. Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Performs related duties as necessary. 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
A minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post- secondary institution or career technical facility, or an Associate's Degree, or successful completion of the ParaPro assessment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Some experience in working with children. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
None 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 the 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: 2025-2026