Instructional Assistant II

State of Maryland•Montgomery, MD

About The Position

This position works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality education to students with special educational needs. This positions responsibilities are mainly to assist the lead teacher including: planning, preparing and implementing curriculum, managing and supporting students using positive behavior interventions and taking data regarding behaviors.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Two years of experience assisting a Teacher in a classroom setting.
Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of the required experience.
Title I of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act requires that paraprofessionals working as Instructional Assistants meet at least one of the criteria prior to an offer of employment: 1. Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education. 2. Possession of an Associate of Arts degree. 3. Demonstrate through a formal state or local assessment process, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
Applicants that do not possess the necessary post-secondary education may obtain additional information about the assessment process from the employing agency.

Nice To Haves

The desired candidate should possess experience working with adolescents with emotional disabilities and court involved youth.

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher including: planning, preparing and implementing curriculum
Managing and supporting students using positive behavior interventions
Taking data regarding behaviors