Virginia Beach City Public Schools · 1 week ago
General Assistant - Harbor Hope Center
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelVirginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a General Assistant for the Harbor Hope Center, which provides a structured environment for students focusing on recovery from substance use. The role involves providing instructional support, performing clerical tasks, and assisting teachers in managing classroom activities and student needs.
Charter SchoolsEducationPrimary Education
Responsibilities
Follow instructional schedule developed by personnel working with assistant
Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher to small and large groups
Assist with instructional activities, (e.g., reads to groups of students, provides library assistance, records information for younger students, listens to students)
Help students with special assignments or academic problems
Work with groups of assigned students
Encourage safety, work, and study habits
Assist with daily routine tasks, such as cafeteria duty, bus duty, money collection, hall duty, checking student's work, etc
Prepare instructional materials as requested
Assist in fire drill and other building security procedures as requested
Perform designated learning tasks with students, going over lessons, topics, and exercises; demonstrate or explain lessons, ask questions, and prompt students for answers; use supplementary learning materials and aids
Monitor activities in drawing, writing, independent study and other classroom activities
Escort students on field trips and at school; escort and assist students in physical and playground activities; accompany children to restrooms and assists with toilet if necessary
Maintain bulletin boards, student records for daily attendance, lunch tickets, health charts and classroom supplies
May work with students requiring individual or close attention
Perform related work as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Title I Assistants Only: Must have a minimum of 48 college credits or provide documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or have an Associate's Degree or higher
Some experience working with children
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls
Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching
Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and kneeling
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely
Possession of a valid driver's license
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid life insurance
Paid sick/annual leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Membership in the Virginia Retirement System
Company
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach City Public Schools continues to be a highly successful, diverse school district and employer of choice.
Founded in 1963
10001+ employees
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Chief Operations Officer
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