Instructional Assistant - Inclusion at John Hanson Middle School

Charles County Public Schools • Waldorf, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant - Inclusion supports instruction and classroom operations at John Hanson Middle School. The assistant works with individuals or small groups to reinforce instruction after the literacy teacher has delivered it, helps plan instructional activities and prepare lessons, and assists in maintaining a safe and orderly environment. The role is a 10-month, non-exempt position. The assistant may also provide substitute coverage as needed and perform related duties assigned by the principal.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work in an instructional support role with high school- or middle-school-aged children.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of child developmental stages.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the literacy teacher.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements described, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, manipulating light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds, and using a keyboard with visual acuity and hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree, 48 college credits, or passing ParaProfessional assessment scores.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Work with individuals or small groups to provide instructional reinforcement after the literacy teacher delivers instruction.
• Assist the teacher in preparing lessons.
• Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
• Provide substitute coverage as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the principal.

What This Job Offers

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