Daily Substitute Instructional Assistant Pool

Daily Substitute Instructional Assistant The substitute instructional assistant provides continuity of instructional support for students when the regularly assigned instructional assistant is absent. Under the direction of the classroom teacher or appropriate school personnel, the substitute instructional assistant reinforces instruction, assists with classroom routines and learning activities, supervises students, and supports a safe and positive learning environment. The substitute instructional assistant is expected to demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, dependability, flexibility, and a commitment to student learning and the mission of the school division. Lynchburg City Schools' mission: To empower students for future success through high-quality instruction, supportive learning environments, and experiences that connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities. Essential functions include reporting to the assigned school and classroom on time and prepared to fulfill assigned responsibilities, reviewing and following instructional materials, classroom procedures, and directions provided by the classroom teacher or appropriate school personnel. The substitute instructional assistant works with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning objectives and standards under the direction of the classroom teacher. They assist with learning activities and support students in understanding directions and completing assigned tasks. They support students in learning and following classroom and school routines and procedures. They assist with the development of students' social and emotional skills. They support students' academic and behavioral needs and reinforce classroom expectations as directed. They maintain a safe, orderly, respectful, and supportive learning environment. They supervise students during instructional and assigned non-instructional activities, including lunch, recess, transitions, and bus loading and unloading. They maintain classroom and student-related records as assigned. They communicate relevant information regarding student needs, classroom concerns, and assigned activities to appropriate school personnel. They maintain confidentiality of student and employee information and comply with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. They follow established procedures for student safety, emergencies, discipline, technology, and other school operations. They exercise fair and ethical judgment, use appropriate problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies, and seek assistance when needed. They work professionally and cooperatively with students, staff, administrators, and families. They maintain a positive, professional, and solution-focused demeanor. They perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee. Lynchburg City Schools competencies include honesty, integrity, ethical, equity minded, emotional intelligence, cultural competence, safety, quality, models excellent customer service, thinks strategically, shows initiative, acts decisively, communicates effectively, works collaboratively, resolves conflict proactively, technical capabilities, computer literacy, data analysis and management, fiscal planning and management, project management, strategic planning. Education and experience required include a high school diploma or GED, minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or career technical facility; an associate's degree; or completion of the ParaPro assessment. Experience working with children is preferred. Knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of basic instructional practices and strategies for reinforcing student learning, student supervision practices, classroom routines, and positive behavior supports, basic strategies for supporting students' social and emotional development, student safety procedures, confidentiality requirements, and applicable school policies and procedures. Skill in reinforcing teacher-directed instruction with individual students and small groups, explaining directions clearly and supporting students in completing assigned activities, communicating professionally with students, staff, administrators, and families, using problem-solving techniques and conflict resolution strategies, using instructional materials and classroom technology and maintaining accurate records as assigned. Ability to follow written and oral instructions, classroom procedures, and teacher-directed instructional activities, support students with varying academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs, adapt to different classrooms, grade levels, student needs, and changing assignments, supervise students, recognize safety concerns, and follow established emergency procedures, exercise fair and ethical judgment and seek assistance from appropriate school personnel when needed, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate dependability, and work cooperatively with school personnel, maintain a positive, professional, and solution-focused demeanor. Supervisory responsibility is none. Travel requirements are none. The work environment and physical demands include standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle, type, or feel, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching. 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. 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 information is available on LCS Employee Pay Scales. The position requires an average of 4 shifts per month, starting in the 2026-27 school year.