Special Education Instructional Assistant - Inclusion at Phoenix International School of the Arts

Charles County Public Schools • La Plata, MD

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About The Position

The Special Education Instructional Assistant – Inclusion supports teachers serving middle- and high-school-aged children. The position is a 10-month, non-exempt role. The assistant helps plan instructional activities, prepares lessons, maintains a safe and orderly environment, and provides instructional reinforcement to individuals or small groups after the literacy teacher delivers instruction. Regular, on-time attendance is required. The assistant may also provide substitute coverage as needed and perform related duties assigned by the principal.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 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.
• 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.

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