Grafton Integrated Health Network·Winchester, Virginia
Provide direct care and instructional support to children with complex needs, assisting teachers in implementing therapeutic and academic activities. Ensure client safety and wellness while documenting behavioral data and implementing individual treatment plans.
Classroom Instructional Assistant: Empower Every Child — and Find Purpose in Every Day
helping individuals with complex needs reach their fullest potential. As an Instructional Assistant , your work has meaningful impact—you’ll transform challenges into breakthroughs and see the difference you make in each Child's growth. You’ll join a culture of teamwork and collaboration, where educators, clinicians, and support staff work together to create a community of care and success. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we provide the resources, training, and support you need to grow both personally and professionally.
Join us — and make a lasting difference in how students learn, grow, and thrive!
Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way !
Under general supervision, Direct Support Professionals in our Education program, participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams.
They assist the Academic Teacher in implementing instructional and therapeutic activities.
They may assist with writing lesson plans and preparing instructional materials to support instruction.
They assist the Academic Teacher with assessing progress (analysis of data) and modifying teaching techniques to promote achievement of each assigned client’s established goals.
They work with clients in residences during academic breaks and holidays.
In community-based programs, they provide transportation between the residence and school.
They provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; complete documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adhere to the scheduled activities; role model positive, mature behavior; utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success.
They report to a teacher or program supervisor/ manager.
Health, Safety and Wellness of Clients
Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
Supports client health and hygiene.
Utilizes infection control procedures.
Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
Individual Plan Implementation
Knows the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes.
Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout the workday.
Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused Environment
Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.
Manages behavioral crisis safely.
Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.
Site Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances
Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.
Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes, assists with meal preparation.
Provides transportation / community mobility.
Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.
Teamwork and commitment to the mission, values and vision of Grafton
Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
Performs other duties, as assigned.
Compensation
Starting at $17 up to $22.00/hour based on experience and qualifications plus opportunity for overtime and shift differentials!
Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered.
Shift Differentials: $1.50/hr. weekday evenings & overnight from 3:30p - 7:00a & $3.00/hr. weekends starting Fri 3:30p through Mon 7:00a
If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or interview process please contact us at hr@grafton.org
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace!
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Requires a high school diploma with 6 months experience, an associate degree with 3 months experience, or a bachelor's degree in human services. Must be at least 19 years old with a valid driver's license and pass background and drug screenings.
Market context
In Virginia, Direct Support Professional and classroom instructional assistant roles are often in steady demand because schools and support programs need reliable staff who can assist students with daily routines, behavior support, and classroom participation. These positions can be competitive because employers look for a mix of education, some experience, and clear screening requirements; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm you meet the age, license, and background/drug screening requirements and tailor your experience to student support or human services work.
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