Instructional Assistant - Inclusion

Ccboe; Maryland; On-site; USD 26,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ccboe is seeking an Special Education Instructional Assistant to support literacy initiatives for middle and high school students at 3000 Chicamuxen Rd, Indian Head, MD 20640, US.

The role focuses on assisting the literacy teacher, planning activities, and providing targeted reinforcement in small groups while maintaining a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in an instructional support role with middle/high school students.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of developmental stages of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe environment.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce literacy after instruction.
• Prepare materials and assist with lesson readiness.
• Provide substitute coverage as needed by the principal.
• Support overall classroom management and organization.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Locations: 3000 Chicamuxen Rd, Indian Head, MD, 20640, US

Job Description

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Ability to work in an instructional support role with high school/middle school aged children.

Excellent human relations skills.

Excellent organizational and communications.

Knowledge of developmental stages of children.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the literacy teacher.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Works with individuals or small groups to provide instructional reinforcement after the literacy teacher delivers the instruction.
• Assists the teacher in making preparations for a lesson.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the principal.
• Required to provide substitute coverage as needed.

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices.

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.