Elementary Classroom Support Specialist

Board of Education of Charles County; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Board of Education of Charles County is seeking an instructional support role for elementary students under a 10-month schedule. The position involves assisting teachers, supporting individuals or small groups, and preparing for lessons while maintaining a safe, orderly classroom environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience working with children, with strong communication, organization, and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in an instructional support role with elementary school aged children.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of developmental stages of children.
• 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 out of high school for at least 2 years to work in middle and high schools.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Works with individuals or small groups to provide instructional reinforcement after the teacher delivers the instruction.
• Assists the teacher in preparing for a lesson.
• Regular on-time attendance.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the principal.
• Required to provide substitute coverage as needed.
• May require toileting depending upon the area/program assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Knowledge of child development

Interpersonal skills

Child-focused approach

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Board of Education of Charles County is seeking an instructional support role for elementary students under a 10-month schedule. The position involves assisting teachers, supporting individuals or small groups, and preparing for lessons while maintaining a safe, orderly classroom environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience working with children, with strong communication, organization, and time management skills.