Instructional Assistant - Special Education SOAR

Charles County Public Schools • Indian Head, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working in an instructional support role with middle school and high school-aged children within a special education setting. The Instructional Assistant will assist the teacher in planning and implementing instructional activities, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, and providing reinforcement to individuals or small groups. The role requires regular on-time attendance and may involve substitute coverage as needed. The position is for a 10-month term and is classified as NON-EXEMPT with a salary scale of UA3, Grade G03 – G07.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• 48 college credits or passing scores for the ParaPro required.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work in an instructional support role with high school/ middle school aged children.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational and communications 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.

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 literacy teacher delivers the instruction.
• Assists the teacher in making preparations 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED