Instructional Assistant - Admin

Charles County Public Schools • Pomfret, MD

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 10-month, Non-Exempt position with the AFSCME UA3, Grade 3-7 salary scale. The Instructional Assistant will work in an instructional support role with elementary, middle, or high school aged children. Key responsibilities include assisting the teacher in planning instructional activities, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, and providing instructional reinforcement to individuals or small groups. The role requires regular on-time attendance and performing related duties as assigned by the principal, including providing substitute coverage as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work in an instructional support role with elementary, middle, or high school aged children.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of developmental stages of children.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the literacy teacher.
• Must be at least 18 years old to work in elementary schools.
• Must be at least 18 years old and out of high school for at least 2 years to work in middle and high schools.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Works with individuals or small groups to provide instructional reinforcement after the teacher delivers the instruction.
• Assists the teacher in preparing for a lesson.
• Regular on-time attendance.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the principal.
• Required to provide substitute coverage as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED