Instructional Assistant - Admin at Berry Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools • Waldorf, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 10-month, Non-Exempt position at Berry Elementary School. The salary is based on the AFSCME UA3, Grade 3-7 scale. The role involves assisting teachers in instructional activities, reinforcing learning with individuals or small groups, preparing lesson materials, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment. Regular attendance and substitute coverage are expected. The position requires the ability to work with elementary, middle, or high school aged children and involves physical demands such as standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with children required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 48 college credits, or passing ParaPro assessment scores preferred.

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