Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Charles County Public Schools • Indian Head, MD

20h

About The Position

The Special Education Instructional Assistant provides instructional support to middle- and high-school-aged children under the direction of a literacy teacher. The role assists with lesson preparation and instructional activities, reinforces instruction with individuals or small groups, and helps maintain a safe and orderly environment. The position is a 10-month, non-exempt role. The employee must attend regularly and on time, 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 middle- or high-school-aged children.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of children's developmental stages.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the literacy teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce instruction after the literacy teacher delivers it.
• Assist the teacher with lesson preparations.
• 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