Instructional Assistant Special Education (Project SEARCH) at Lynchburg City Schools

Instructional Assistant - Special Education (Project SEARCH)GENERAL INFORMATIONTitle:Instructional Assistant - Special Education (Project SEARCH)Department:E. C. Glass High SchoolSalary Grade:Schedule A or BFLSA Status: Non-exemptSite/Location:E. C. Glass High SchoolReports to:Building AdministratorDate:12/05/2025POSITION SUMMARYPerform responsible human support and paraprofessional work while assisting instructor or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting special population students with achieving establish goals. Additionally this position requires skills in planning and organizing the students internship development and process by maintaining written reports and paperwork providing instruction on vocational skills and in maintaining effective working relationships with all parties to include coworkers business partners students family employers and employees at work sites.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssist project search instructor in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve an enhanced Instructional objectivesWork with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by instructorProvide programmed practice activities task analysis and repetitions has developed by instructor.Assist with large and small group activities.Guide independent support of students out at identified internship sites.Report in assist with specific student needs.Supervise students during unstructured time such as lunch.Assist the student with job development at sides outside of Sidra.Perform related work as required.Collaborate with host business parentheses Sintra) and present yourself in a professional manner at all times with stakeholders.LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIESPersonal CompetenciesHonestyIntegrityEthicalEquity MindedEmotional IntelligenceCultural CompetenceSafetyQualityLeadership CompetenciesModels Excellent Customer ServiceThinks StrategicallyShows InitiativeActs DecisivelyCommunicates EffectivelyWorks CollaborativelyResolves Conflict ProactivelyFunctional CompetenciesTechnical CapabilitiesComputer LiteracyData Analysis and ManagementFiscal Planning and ManagementProject ManagementStrategic PlanningEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED. Minimum of 60 credit hours form in accredited post secondary institution or career technical facility; or an associates degree; or successfully completed the Parapro assessment.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESThis position requires periods of standing; some walking moving climbing carrying bending kneeling crawlingreaching handling pushing and pulling. Ability to lift 25 lbs.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYNoneTRAVEL REQUIREMENTSNoneWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 DUTIESPlease 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 STATEMENTLCS 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:OPENSALARY:Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:2024-2025 Key Skills Data Entry,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Data Collection,Special Education,Personal Injury Law,Special Needs,Experience with Children,Human Resources,Tube Feeding,Word Processing,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1