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ID
838
Main Organization
Public Schools
Location
Laburnum Elementary School - 500 Meriwether Avenue, Henrico
Minimum Salary
$ 37,332
Posting Date
05-11-2026
Closing Date
06-11-2026
Job Status
Full-time

General Statement of Duties

Meets reading team administrative needs and supports student reading abilities. Working under supervision, the Assistant provides broad support to the Reading Intervention Team. They handle administrative needs, and assist with reading services planning, implementation, and data collection. This non-instructional role also provides direct support to students in schools requiring intensive intervention efforts. Certified professionals train and provide regular supportive supervision to the Assistant.  



Essential Duties

    Schedules reading services and coordinates logistical needs.

    Under supervision, facilitates reading sessions for individuals and small groups using approved plans and materials.

    Encourages students to develop reading confidence and to be academically successful.

    May administer approved assessment tools.  

    Collects data and forwards to the Specialist or Teacher for attendance, assessment, or other purposes.

    Communicates effectively with students, staff, parents, administrators, volunteers, community partners, and others.

    Prepares and maintains records.

    Assists certified professionals with creation, organization, and distribution of materials.

    May assist instructors with classroom management and organization.

    Demonstrates appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning.

    Models appropriate behaviors in all professional interactions.

    Follows instructions, policies, procedures, Standards of Learning, Virginia Literacy Act, and other guidelines. 

    Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Attends work daily - regular attendance is required


Additional Information


This position is open until filled. This position is a 209 day, 8 hours per day position working at Laburnum Elementary School for the 2026-27SY.  Minimum salary is $37,332.17 ($22.33 hourly) or based on promotion/demotion policy for internal candidates. Annual salary will be prorated based upon actual work begin date.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: Associates degree or passing score on ParaPro Assessment is required. Reading-related coursework and experience with students in a K-12 setting is preferred. Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong organizational skills; The ability to work effectively with individuals and groups; General knowledge of decoding, and of the practices, methods, and techniques used in reading interventions; The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and administrators. Knowledge of state reading guidelines is preferred.


Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
  • State Police Criminal History Investigation
  • Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
  • Tuberculosis Screening/Test

EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations Upon Request