Instructional Assistant - ACHIEVE

Charles County Public Schools • Waldorf, MD

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About The Position

The Special Education Instructional Assistant works in the A.C.H.I.E.V.E. regional program in Charles County, which provides instruction in academic and adaptive skills. Students receive scaffolded instruction in grade-level content using alternate academic achievement standards and alternate state assessments. Students participating in these standards or assessments are progressing toward a Maryland Certificate of Program Completion, with eligibility determined through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. This is a 10-month, non-exempt position on the AFSCME UA3, Grade 3–7 salary scale.

The assistant supports teachers serving elementary, middle, or high school-aged children. The role includes helping plan instructional activities, preparing lessons, reinforcing instruction with individuals or small groups, and helping maintain a safe and orderly environment. Substitute coverage may be required. Depending on the assigned area or program, toileting assistance may be required. The position also includes regular on-time attendance and other duties assigned by the principal.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work in an instructional support role with elementary, middle, or high school-aged children.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of children's developmental stages.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the teacher.
• Must be at least 18 years old to work in elementary schools.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have been out of high school for at least two years to work in middle and high schools.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, or move) light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds.
• Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp; visual acuity to use a keyboard; and ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

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 teacher delivers it.
• Assist the teacher in preparing for lessons.
• Provide substitute coverage as needed.
• Perform related duties and other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
• Provide toileting assistance if required by the assigned area or program.

What This Job Offers

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