About this role
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Long-Term Substitute - Instructional Assistant
Department: Sheffield Elementary School
Salary Grade: Substitute Daily Rate + Long-Term
Rate for the duration of the assignment
FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: Sheffield Elementary School
Reports to: Principal
Date: 10/29/2026
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide continuity in the classroom instructional program to support the school division's essential comprehensive educational program by carrying out the daily routine and instructional objectives of the professional classified staff in their absence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning objectives and standards.
- Supports students in learning classroom/school routines and procedures.
- Provides supervision and a safe environment for students during structured and unstructured times such as lunch, recess, transitions, loading/unloading of buses, and any other assigned duties
- Assists with the development of students' social/emotional skills.
- Assists with small group learning activities.
- Demonstrate fair and ethical judgements.
- Display problem-solving, cooperative negotiating skills, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Provides instructional support during learning.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Maintains a positive, professional, solution-focused demeanor at all times.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
Leadership Competencies
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or career technical facility; or an Associate's Degree; or completed the ParaPro assessment.
- Some experience in working with children.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- This position requires periods of standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift 25 lbs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
JOB STATUS
OPEN
SALARY
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS
START DATE
2026-2027