Instructional Assistant - Intense Intervention

Applitrack; Parrs Ridge (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students at Whispering Meadows Elementary School in a 9-month role. The position runs 6.5 hours per day with a half-hour unpaid lunch and offers health coverage, under the supervision of special education teachers.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, implementing IEPs, and assisting with daily living skills and transitions. Experience in education and lifting ability are noted as requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of study (60+ hours) at an institution of higher education or an associate's degree is preferred.
• Previous experience as a classroom assistant desirable.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and assist with personal needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instructional materials according to teacher directions to implement IEPs.
• Provides direct and indirect support to promote student learning in SPED and general ed settings.
• Attends activities to build life and vocational skills for students.
• Assists with transitions, wheelchair/patient transfers, and related tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Take direction

Initiative

Patience

Reliability

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Intense Intervention JobID: 1651

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant - Special Education
• Date Posted: 9/24/2026
• Location: Whispering Meadows Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

Terms of Employment

This is a 9 month position for 6.5 hours/day (plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). This position is eligible for health coverage.

Purpose

Provides both direct and indirect support to promote student learning in the special education and general education settings as directed by the special needs teacher(s). Prepares the necessary instructional materials according to the teacher's direction to implement individual education programs (IEP). Attends community based instructional activities to assist students in building life skills/vocational skills. Implements behavior intervention plans (BIP) when necessary. May assist with and care for personal needs of students, including bathroom assistance, diapering, feeding and changing. Additionally, may provide assistance with physical transitions into wheelchairs, physical therapist equipmentand/or on and off the bus. Other responsibilities as needed and determined by the Special Education Office.

Qualifications

Completion of two years of study (60+ hours) at an institution of higher education or possession of an associate's (or higher) degree is preferred. Previous experience as a classroom assistant desirable. Candidates must have a sincere interest in working with students in the learning process. Effective communication skills. Ability to take direction. Initiative and dependability in carrying out assignments. Patience and genuine interest in education of students. Awareness and respect for student diversity. Clerical skills, flexibilityand confidentiality required. Training for this position may be implemented upon hiring. Must be able to lift 50+ pounds. A lift test will be required. May be required to drive a special education van with students as passengers (2-6 students) with additional adult supervision.