Instructional Assistant - ACE
About The Position
The Adult Career, Community, Education & Enrichment (ACE) Program is a regional program in Charles County for students ages 18–21 working toward the Maryland Certificate of Program Completion after meeting Alternative Academic Achievement Standards and/or assessments. The program emphasizes hands-on, real-world learning to prepare students for transitions to employment, community participation, and independent living. Individualized, scaffolded instruction is provided through the IEP process in work readiness, community engagement, and activities of daily living. Areas of focus include supported or competitive employment, pre-vocational and daily living skills, community access and navigation, recreation and leisure, and self-advocacy and personal goal setting. The Instructional Assistant supports the teacher in planning and preparing instruction, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, and reinforcing instruction with individuals or small groups. The role requires regular on-time attendance and substitute coverage as needed. Depending on the assigned area or program, toileting assistance may be required. The position is a 10-month, non-exempt role.
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 and have been 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 provide instructional reinforcement after the teacher delivers instruction.
- 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.
- Provide toileting assistance depending on the area or program assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
