Instructional Assistant - Special Education Inclusion

Charles County Public Schools • Waldorf, MD

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About The Position

The Instructional Assistant supports literacy instruction for middle- and high-school-aged children in an inclusion setting. The role assists the teacher with planning instructional activities, preparing lessons, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment. The assistant also works with individuals or small groups to reinforce instruction after it is delivered by the literacy teacher, provides substitute coverage as needed, and performs related duties assigned by the principal. This is a 10-month, non-exempt position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 48 college credits or passing ParaProfessional assessment scores.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work in an instructional support role with middle- and 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 provide instructional reinforcement after the literacy teacher delivers instruction.
• Assist the teacher in preparing lessons.
• Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the principal.
• Provide substitute coverage as needed.

What This Job Offers

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