Elementary Instructional Support Specialist

Board of Education of Charles County; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Board of Education of Charles County is seeking an instructional assistant to support teachers in elementary settings. The role focuses on reinforcing instruction, assisting with lesson preparation, and maintaining a safe classroom environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience with children. The position requires dependable attendance and the ability to carry out duties assigned by the principal within a 10-month school year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with children required.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Board of Education of Charles County is seeking an instructional assistant to support teachers in elementary settings. The role focuses on reinforcing instruction, assisting with lesson preparation, and maintaining a safe classroom environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience with children. The position requires dependable attendance and the ability to carry out duties assigned by the principal within a 10-month school year.