Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive (3)

Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive (2)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Instructional Assistant - Special Education Adaptive
Department: Sandusky Middle School
Salary Grade: Classified Schedule A or B
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Site/Location: Sandusky Middle School
Reports to: Building Administrator
Date: 08/23/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work while assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; and while assisting students with achieving established goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.

Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives introduced by teacher.

Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher.

Assists with large and small group activities.

Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher.

Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems.

Assists with loading and unloading buses.

Supervises students during unstructured time such as lunch, recess and transitions.

Assists with student routines.

Performs related work as required.

Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

Help maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on task.

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

High School Diploma or GED.

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.

Prior experience working with children is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

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.

SALARY:
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS:
190

START DATE:
2026-2027