Instructional Assistant - SOAR

Charles County Public Schools • Indian Head, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant works in the SOAR program, a regionalized program for students with Autism who require specialized instruction to access the curriculum and develop skills essential to independence. SOAR promotes self-advocacy, flexibility, and generalization, and serves students from kindergarten through the end of high school. The program uses evidence-based practices to support academic, communication, social, adaptive, and behavioral development.

This position supports teachers in planning and preparing instruction, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, and reinforcing instruction with individual students or small groups. The assistant may provide substitute coverage as needed and may be required to assist with toileting, depending on the assigned area or program. Employment is for 10 months, and the position is non-exempt.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 48 college credits or passing ParaPro scores.
• 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 out of high school for at least two years to work in middle and high schools.

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.
• Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
• Provide substitute coverage as needed.
• Perform related duties and other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Assist with toileting when 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