Virtual Speech Instructor Assistant

About the Employer

Temporary Exceptional Education Instructional Assistant - Virtual Speech - Tucker High

Job Title (for context): temporary exceptional education instructional assistant - virtual speech - tucker high

General Information

ID: 1908

Main Organization

Public Schools

Location

John Randolph Tucker High School - 2910 N Parham Road, Henrico

Minimum Salary

$20.49

Posting Date

08-27-2026

Closing Date

11-30-2026

Job Status

Hourly/Temporary

General Statement of Duties

Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, the instructional assistant provides essential support with the implementation of the instructional program. Requires the protection of sensitive and confidential information. Independent judgment is required.

Essential Duties

Assists students with academic subjects - may assist students one on one, small group or whole class depending on individual qualifications; documents progress Assists teachers with classroom duties, including correcting work, recording grades, planning work, and administering tests. Assists with classroom management and behavior modification Assists with field trips, community-based instruction, and other activities May assist with toileting students, changing diapers and general hygiene; may be required to handle seizures and other physical complications; handles various complicated positioning equipment; evaluates pain and discomfort levels; evaluates responses to stimuli. Assists students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; and loading and unloading the bus and operates adaptive equipment May assist with physical therapeutic training, including range of motion skills, fine motor skills, visual perception and social skills. Collects data on student performance and progress Assists with creation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials Reports student concerns directly and promptly to the teacher and assists with student resolution Assist with implementation of behavior management plans Assists students on and off the school bus; supervises students at lunch, recess and in the absence of teachers Assists with breakfast, lunch and snack, including clean-up May be required to assist with student’s medical and personal hygiene needs Performs other duties as assigned

Regular Attendance is Required

Additional Information

This position is temporary working no more than 29 hours per week. Schedule will be determined by the building principal.
Hiring will be handled by the school principal.
For specific position questions, please contact Tucker High at 804-527-4600.
Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Minimum Requirements

Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Sixty semester hours of college credit or passing scores on the Parapro Assessment preferred. Paraprofessional Autism Certification is required within 60 days of hire. Training is provided by HCPs at no cost.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
State Police Criminal History Investigation
Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Benefits

For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits

EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations upon request