Instructional Assistant - Special Education at Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools • La Plata, MD

22h

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant - Special Education supports literacy instruction and helps maintain a safe, orderly learning environment. The assistant works with individual students or small groups to reinforce instruction after it is delivered by the literacy teacher, helps prepare lessons, and plans developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the teacher. The role is a 10-month, non-exempt position. Regular on-time attendance is required, as is providing substitute coverage when needed. The employee also performs related duties assigned by the principal.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 developmental stages of children.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the literacy teacher.

Nice To Haves

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

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