Special Education Classroom Aide: Support IEP Goals & Growth

Frederick County Public Schools; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to monitor, assist, and support students with disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher or administrator. The role may include extensive physical and personal care support and adherence to IEP goals.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs may be required. The position is 10 months per year (190 days), 7 hours per day, with hourly starting salary of $21.65 on the Support Salary Scale Grade S06.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 48 college credits or AA degree or passing specified exams.
• Clear and concise written and oral communication.
• Working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary, and mathematics.
• Willingness to participate in training or professional development.
• Capable of performing essential functions with or without accommodations.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Supports students under the direction of a Certificated FCPS staff.
• Communicates and documents student progress.
• Sets up and adapts materials, equipment, and assistive devices for use by student(s) as directed.
• Facilitates student progress toward independence.
• Monitors and assists students during educational and recreational activities.
• Assists student(s) with routine physical and/or personal care not required to be performed by a nurse.
• Monitors and assists students in meeting IEP goals and objectives.
• Carries out emergency action and/or health care plans for designated student(s).
• Assists students with classroom accessibility.
• 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 working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary and mathematics.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in professional development trainings.
• Assists with administering, scoring, and recording of assessments.
• May participate in crisis intervention techniques.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Provides general clerical support for the special education program, including typing, filing, making phone calls, scheduling, classroom preparation, and other similar tasks.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credits / AA degree

Passing ParaPathways/NES exams

Job description

Frederick County Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to monitor, assist, and support students with disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher or administrator. The role may include extensive physical and personal care support and adherence to IEP goals.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs may be required. The position is 10 months per year (190 days), 7 hours per day, with hourly starting salary of $21.65 on the Support Salary Scale Grade S06.