Position Title: Pre-Kindergarten Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Instructional Assistant

Pay Grade: 6                                                     Period of Employment:  9.5 months       

Description Approved/ Revised: 06/2024         FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Classroom Teacher, School Administrators

General Responsibilities: Works with the PreK Virginia VPI classroom teacher to provide a learning environment that promotes social, physical, and instructional growth for 4-year-old at-risk students. Supports teachers in the Footsteps2Brilliance® learning platform to connect the school and home.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Supports the classroom teacher by assisting students as directed.
• Performs assigned duties related to the instructional program and the student learning process.
• Assists the teacher in all facets of daily classroom management including bus monitoring, food service, field trips, etc.
• Escorts students when require
• Helps prepare the classroom for daily instruction and helps clean up the classroom at the end of the day.
• Provides care and supervision for the students.
• Locates and prepares materials for daily class wor
• Attends home visits with the classroom teacher.
• Assists the classroom teacher with creating an inviting and engaging classroom environment.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned by the teacher.
• Collaborates with teacher on behavior plans and their implementation.
• Participates and assists the teacher with Parent Workshops.
• Leads small group lessons.
• Monitors and supports positive student behavior and classroom environment by using the tenants of “Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS)” to ensure students are safe, respectful, and responsible.
• Maintains trainings and certifications such as CPR and Safety Care, and any additional training related to the specific needs of a student.
• Performs other duties as assigned

 Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of the basic needs of young stude
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to maintain student behavior and maintain classroom instruction during the teacher’s absence.
• General knowledge of community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to lift and assist students as neede
• Serves as a role model.

Requisite Education and Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must possess a minimum of 60 college credit hours; or an associate degree or higher; or have passed the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience in an educational setting and/or prior teaching/instructional experience preferred.
  

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.

Salary : $20 - $34