Instructional Assistant - Inclusion at John Hanson Middle School

Charles County Public Schools • Waldorf, MD

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Instructional Assistant supports the literacy teacher in providing instructional reinforcement to middle- and high-school-aged students. The role helps prepare lessons, plan instructional activities, and maintain a safe and orderly environment. The assistant may work with individual students or small groups after the literacy teacher delivers instruction and must provide substitute coverage as needed. This is a 10-month, non-exempt position at John Hanson Middle School.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree, 48 college credits, or passing ParaProfessional assessment scores.

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