PreK Instructional Assistant (Long-Term Substitute)

Frederick County Public Schools; Walkersville (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to work under the supervision of classroom teachers and administrators. You will support individual or small groups of students, assist with materials, and help manage classroom activities.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, preparing instruction materials, and using basic computer programs. The role emphasizes reliability, confidentiality, and effective communication in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form.
• Working knowledge of English, spelling vocabulary, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clear communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree or ParaPro test

Job description

Frederick County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to work under the supervision of classroom teachers and administrators. You will support individual or small groups of students, assist with materials, and help manage classroom activities.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, preparing instruction materials, and using basic computer programs. The role emphasizes reliability, confidentiality, and effective communication in a school setting.