Classroom Support Specialist

Frederick County Public Schools; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students in daily instructional activities. The role involves working with individuals or small groups under supervision, preparing materials, and supervising activities as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus data-driven communication skills, English proficiency, and basic math knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form.
• Working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Works with individuals and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a classroom teacher or building administrator.
• Checks papers and monitors student progress.
• Operates various office machines (may do some typing).
• Prepares and arranges materials for the day's instruction.
• Assists in supervising recreational, outdoor, and free-time activities, as well as field trips.
• Performs classroom duties such as reading, collecting money, taking attendance, correcting assignments, and scheduling parent-teacher conferences.
• Monitors small or large groups of pupils so as to free the teacher to perform other duties.
• Utilizes various computer programs to assist students, individually or in small instructional groups.
• Substitutes for teachers in emergency situations.

Skills

Clear communication

English proficiency

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits / AA or equivalency

Tools

Typing

Office machines

Job description

Frederick County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students in daily instructional activities. The role involves working with individuals or small groups under supervision, preparing materials, and supervising activities as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus data-driven communication skills, English proficiency, and basic math knowledge.