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

Charles County Public Schools

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About The Position

The Special Education Instructional Assistant – Inclusion supports teachers in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe, orderly environment. The assistant works with individuals or small groups to reinforce instruction after the literacy teacher presents it, and helps prepare lessons. Regular, on-time attendance is required. The position may also provide substitute coverage as needed and perform related duties assigned by the principal.

Terms of employment are 10 months. The position is non-exempt and is listed on salary scale UA3, grades G03–G07.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work in an instructional support role with middle- or 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