SOAR: Special Education Instructional Assistant for Autism

Board of Education of Charles County; Marbury (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Board of Education of Charles County invites applications for a Special Education Instructional Assistant supporting the SOAR program for students with Autism. This 10-month, non-exempt position focuses on instructional support, inclusion, and student independence.

Responsibilities include assisting the teacher, reinforcing lessons with individuals or small groups, and maintaining a safe, orderly classroom environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with children required.
• Ability to work in an instructional support role with elementary, middle, or high school aged children.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of developmental stages of children.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the teacher.
• Must be at least 18 years old to work in elementary schools.
• Must be at least 18 years old and out of high school for at least 2 years to work in middle and high schools.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Works with individuals or small groups to provide instructional reinforcement after the teacher delivers the instruction.
• Assists the teacher in preparing for a lesson.
• Regular on-time attendance.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the principal.
• Required to provide substitute coverage as needed.
• May require toileting depending upon the area/program assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Understanding development

Oral and written skills

Lesson planning support

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Board of Education of Charles County invites applications for a Special Education Instructional Assistant supporting the SOAR program for students with Autism. This 10-month, non-exempt position focuses on instructional support, inclusion, and student independence.

Responsibilities include assisting the teacher, reinforcing lessons with individuals or small groups, and maintaining a safe, orderly classroom environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with children.