K-12 Para Pathway: Inspire & Support Students

Unlimited Instruction, LLC; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unlimited Instruction, LLC in Cambridge, MD seeks a dedicated Instructional Assistant to support students in a special education program across elementary, middle, or high school levels.

Under the supervision of a certified teacher, the IA delivers instructional support, reinforces IEP goals, assists with prep, testing, behavior management, and supervision. This is a classroom-based role emphasizing reliability and adaptability for diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a High School Diploma (or GED).
• Additionally, applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements:
• Hold an Associate Degree (or higher) OR
• Hold at least 48 semester or 72 quarter hours from an accredited college or university OR
• Hold a qualifying score on a state recognized paraprofessional exam (Ex: Para Pro or Master Teacher)

Responsibilities

• Instruct students individually or in a small group setting under the direction of certificated employee(s).
• Assist in the implementation of the goals and objectives of the IEP for each student.
• May prepare and adapt lessons and activities at the direction of the teacher, to be used as classroom activities and instruction.
• May plan, prepare, and assemble homework activities for students.
• Assist and/or instruct students in computer usage and operation.
• Monitor groups during interaction times, observe students and maintains an awareness of individual student emotional and physical needs; report situations as appropriate to classroom teachers.
• Maintain and/or assist with student discipline, including the maintenance of positive student behavior.
• May supervise students coming to and from the school bus or crosswalks and may provide for communications between the school bus driver and classroom teachers regarding student behavior.

Skills

Instructional support

Classroom assistance

ASL signing

CPR/First aid (training)

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate or higher

48 sem hrs / 72 qtr hrs

ParaPro/Master Teacher exam

Tools

Computer use

Job description

Unlimited Instruction, LLC in Cambridge, MD seeks a dedicated Instructional Assistant to support students in a special education program across elementary, middle, or high school levels.

Under the supervision of a certified teacher, the IA delivers instructional support, reinforces IEP goals, assists with prep, testing, behavior management, and supervision. This is a classroom-based role emphasizing reliability and adaptability for diverse student needs.