Long-Term Substitute, PreK Instructional Assistant

Frederick County Public Schools; Walkersville (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students in a Maryland classroom. You will work with individuals or small groups and assist with instructional and clerical tasks while maintaining confidentiality.

The role follows a 190‑day calendar, is non‑exempt, and pays $17.13 per hour for a 8:30 AM–4:00 PM schedule. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential; a high school diploma or GED and 48 college credits are required for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 48 college credits or AA degree for Title One Schools.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary, and mathematics.
• Willingness to participate in training programs or professional development.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Works with individuals or small groups under classroom supervision.
• Checks papers and monitors student progress.
• Operates office machines and may type.
• Prepares and arranges materials for instruction.
• Assists in supervising activities and field trips.
• Performs classroom duties such as attendance, scheduling conferences, and collecting money.
• Substitutes for teachers in emergencies.
• Uses computer programs to assist students.

Skills

Communication skills

English

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credits / AA degree

Job description

Work Year Calendar and Hours

• Non-Benefited
• Follows the 190 day calendar
• Daily Work Hours: 8:30AM - 4:00 PM

Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non-exempt from overtime.

Salary

• $17.13 per hour

Role

Under the general direction of one or more certified classroom teachers and/or school administrator(s), an Instructional Assistant works with individuals or small groups of pupils and performs instructional or clerical work as assigned. Performance is evaluated at least annually by the supervising administrator.

Essential Functions

Reporting directly to the Classroom Teacher/Administrator, the Instructional Assistant performs the following duties:

• Works with individuals and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a classroom teacher or building administrator.
• Checks papers and monitors student progress.
• Operates various office machines (may do some typing).
• Prepares and arranges materials for the day's instruction.
• Assists in supervising recreational, outdoor, and free-time activities, as well as field trips.
• Performs classroom duties such as reading, collecting money, taking attendance, correcting assignments, and scheduling parent-teacher conferences.
• Monitors small or large groups of pupils so as to free the teacher to perform other duties.
• Utilizes various computer programs to assist students, individually or in small instructional groups.
• Substitutes for teachers in emergency situations.
• Prioritizes work assignments appropriately.
• Completes appropriate amount of work in an efficient manner; seeks out additional assignments as time permits.
• Demonstrates support for the organization and its goals; accepts constructive criticism.
• Reports promptly for work, utilizes time wisely and maintains an acceptable attendance pattern.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary and mathematics.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.

Other Functions

May be requested to provide class coverage.

Required Qualifications

Performs other duties as assigned by the Classroom Teacher/Administrator.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). (Note: minimum of 48 college credits, AA degree or passing of the ParaPro Assessment Test will be required for Title One Schools).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form.
• Working knowledge of English, spelling vocabulary, and mathematics.
• Willingness to participate in training programs or professional development designed by the principal or central office staff as it pertains to the job function.
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.