Instructional Assistant - Special Education at Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools • La Plata, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Instructional Assistant supports classroom instruction and helps maintain a safe, orderly learning environment. The role assists teachers with lesson preparation and instructional activities, and works with individuals or small groups to reinforce instruction after it is delivered by the literacy teacher. The position is a 10-month, non-exempt role at Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School. The employee must maintain regular, on-time attendance, provide substitute coverage as needed, and perform related duties assigned by the principal.

Requirements

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