Long-Term Substitute Instructional Assistant at Lynchburg City Schools

Long-Term Substitute - Instructional AssistantGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: Long-Term Substitute - Instructional AssistantDepartment:Heritage Elementary SchoolSalary Grade:Substitute Daily RateFLSA Status:ExemptSite/Location: Heritage Elementary SchoolReports to:Building AdministratorsDate:11/10/2025Provide continuity in the classroom instructional program to support the school divisions essential comprehensive educational program by carrying out the daily routine and instructional objectives of the professional classified staffin their absence.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSWorks with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning objectives and standards.Supports students in learning classroom/school routines and procedures.Provides supervision and a safe environment for students during structured and unstructured times such as lunch recess transitions loading/unloading of buses and any other assigned dutiesAssists with the development of students social/emotional skills.Assists with small group learning activities.Demonstrate fair and ethical judgements.Display problem-solving cooperative negotiating skills and conflict resolution strategies.Provides instructional support during learning.Maintains confidentiality.Maintains a positive professional solution-focused demeanor at all times.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 sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or career technical facility; or an Associates Degree; or completed the ParaPro assessment.Some experience in working with children.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESThis position requires periods of standing; some walking moving climbing carrying bending kneeling crawling reaching 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 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 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 based on age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on 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:This is a 10-month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:2025-2026 Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Early Childhood Education,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Computer Literacy,Teaching,Cordova,Experience with Children,Toddler Care Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1