Elementary Instructional Support Specialist

Charles County Public Schools; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Public Schools seeks an instructional support assistant to help teachers design and deliver lessons for students. The role emphasizes assisting with classroom activities, reinforcing instruction with individuals or small groups, and preparing materials for lessons.

The position requires a high school diploma and experience with children, with a focus on effective communication and organizational skills. This is a 10-month, non-exempt role within the school system.

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

Excellent human relations

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Charles County Public Schools seeks an instructional support assistant to help teachers design and deliver lessons for students. The role emphasizes assisting with classroom activities, reinforcing instruction with individuals or small groups, and preparing materials for lessons.

The position requires a high school diploma and experience with children, with a focus on effective communication and organizational skills. This is a 10-month, non-exempt role within the school system.