Instructional Assistant - SOAR

Charles County Public Schools • Pomfret, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Instructional Assistant works in the SOAR program, a regionalized program for students with autism who need specialized instruction to access curriculum and develop skills that support independence. SOAR promotes self-advocacy, flexibility, and generalization, serving students from kindergarten through high school and using evidence-based practices to support academic, communication, social, adaptive, and behavioral development.

This is a 10-month, non-exempt position. The assistant supports the teacher with instruction, lesson preparation, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment; works with individuals or small groups to reinforce instruction; and may provide substitute coverage or perform other related duties as assigned by the principal. The assignment may involve toileting, depending on the program area.

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 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 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.
• May provide toileting assistance depending on the assigned area or program.

What This Job Offers

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