West Springfield Pyramid 26 Substitute Instructional Assistant

Substitutes are important to the success of the total school program and are expected to perform in place of the regular scheduled employee as directed by the school administrator. Substitutes are expected to support the FCPS mission to inspire, enable, and empower students to meet high academic standards, lead ethical lives and demonstrate responsible citizenship. Duties may include a variety of paraprofessional curriculum and instructional tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in a general or special education classroom or learning environment and assisting with the daily management of the students and classroom.

To explore how schools are organized by region and pyramid, visit the FCPS Region and Pyramid Maps at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/maps

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma. Must be able to understand, follow, and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; work effectively with children, young adults, faculty, and staff; and perform all required tasks, as assigned.

Preferred:
• ParaPro Score of 455 or higher
• Previous experience as an instructional assistant/teacher assistant