Elementary Instructional Support Aide

Board of Education of Charles County; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Board of Education of Charles County is seeking an instructional support role position in an elementary setting. The role assists teachers, reinforces instruction to small groups, and helps prepare lessons while ensuring a safe, orderly environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, ParaPro assessment or 48 college credits, and prior experience with children. The position emphasizes attendance, substitute coverage, and collaborative work with literacy staff.

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 literacy 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.

Skills

Work with children

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

ParaPro 48 college credits

Experience with children

Job description

Board of Education of Charles County is seeking an instructional support role position in an elementary setting. The role assists teachers, reinforces instruction to small groups, and helps prepare lessons while ensuring a safe, orderly environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, ParaPro assessment or 48 college credits, and prior experience with children. The position emphasizes attendance, substitute coverage, and collaborative work with literacy staff.