Teaching Assistant (Pre-K) Temporary- Woodbrook Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) is committed to ending the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. The division has implemented an Anti-Racism policy to build school communities that share responsibility for recognizing and ending racism, eliminating inequitable practices, and supporting the unique gifts of every child. ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits.

About the Role

Provides responsible administrative, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; all work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher, however, the aide may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which include activities outside of the normal school facility.

Responsibilities

• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and, if appropriate, the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
• Carries out follow-up and review lessons
• Develops and maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards, assist special education teacher and/or students in clean up activities)
• Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate level of classroom behavior and control
• With classroom teacher's knowledge and approval, carries out appropriate discipline of students
• Procures, sets up, and operates audio-visual equipment
• Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers
• Assists teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly) as directed
• Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another
• Performs duties such as attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by classroom teacher
• Performs clerical duties such as typing, filing, and duplicating at direction of classroom teacher
• Supervises students in lunchroom or during lunch period
• Supervises students during free time and other non-instructional periods as directed by classroom teacher
• Under supervision of classroom teacher and/or building principal, assists in maintenance of students' records
• Assists with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students
• Participates in team meetings
• Assists with medical related duties (e.g., catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assistive breathing devices, colostomy and ileostomy needs)
• Assists with carry over of related services (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, and Vision)
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or principal

Requirements

• Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students
• Willingness to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled students
• Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Must be high school graduate or hold equivalence of a high school diploma
• Willingness to seek and maintain CPR certification

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school including basic keyboard and filing training.

Physical Requirements

Duties performed typically in school settings including classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Occasional attendance at parent conferences, building-level meetings, and division-wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required.

Work Environment

Regular contact with other staff members, parents, and medical professionals may be required. Contacts with community and division-level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health & dental coverage
• Retirement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

Schedule

Temporary position for the 2026-27 school year only, 7.25 hours per day.