Teaching Assistant (K-1st)- Woodbrook Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year

About the Role

Woodbrook Elementary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the 2026-27 school year to support K-1st grade classrooms. In Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS), we are committed to ending the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for student success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We build relationships with families and communities to ensure every student thrives, embracing an Anti-Racism policy to eliminate inequitable practices and support each child’s unique gifts and talents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and, if applicable, the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Develop and maintain a pleasant and orderly classroom environment, including managing instructional materials, designing bulletin boards, and assisting with cleanup activities.
• Support the classroom teacher in maintaining appropriate behavior and discipline among students.
• Operate audio-visual equipment and assist students with learning tasks assigned by the teacher.
• Accompany students during field trips, library visits, assemblies, and transitions between learning environments.
• Perform clerical duties such as attendance recording, collecting lunch monies, typing, filing, and duplicating materials.
• Supervise students during lunch, free time, and other non-instructional periods.
• Maintain student records under the supervision of the classroom teacher or principal.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including toileting, feeding, positioning, and medical-related duties (e.g., catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assistive breathing devices, colostomy/ileostomy care).
• Support carry-over of related services such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, and Vision.
• Participate in team meetings and perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or principal.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to seek and maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to develop empathetic relationships with students, including those with disabilities.
• Willingness to learn specialized instructional and management techniques for disabled students.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Basic keyboard and filing skills.

Working Conditions

• Duties are performed in various school settings, including classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, auditoriums, and recreational areas.
• Frequent walking, standing, and light lifting (up to 40 pounds) are required.
• Occasional travel with students on field trips and movement of students using wheelchairs or other mechanical devices may be necessary.
• Occasional lifting of equipment, such as audio-visual materials weighing up to 50 pounds, may be required.
• Attendance at parent conferences, meetings, and training sessions beyond normal hours may be necessary.
• Daily close contact with children to support classroom management and learning environments.
• Regular interaction with staff, parents, medical professionals, and community members, requiring tact and diplomacy.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including health and dental coverage.
• Retirement plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off and wellness programs.
• Discounts on gym memberships.

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