Special Education Support Assistant for Classrooms

Frederick County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Instructional Assistant for Expressions at Middletown Elementary School. This waiver position supports students with special needs under certified staff, assisting with IEPs and personal care as required.

The role involves ensuring safety, collecting progress data, and aligning materials to goals; collaboration with teachers is essential. Salary is placed per FCPS scale for the 26/27 year, with non-exempt status and potential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 48 college credits, AA degree, or approved exams.
• 1–3 years' experience working with students with moderately to severe behavioral, communicative and/or intellectual needs.
• CPR/First Aid Training (completed within first year of hire).
• District approved Crisis Prevention training program (completed within first year of hire).
• Registered Behavior Technician Training (completed within first year of hire).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form.
• Willingness to participate in training programs or professional development.
• 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.
• Assists with administering, scoring, and recording of assessments.
• May participate in crisis intervention techniques.
• Assists with physically aggressive behaviors as needed.
• Assists in student mobility, moving wheelchairs, operating lifting devices and assisting students with self‑care needs.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Supports the delivery of education and services to students with moderately to severe behavioral needs.
• Assists in the delivery of education and services to students with moderately to severe communication needs.
• Supports the delivery of education and services to students with moderately to severe intellectual needs.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Attendance

Written & verbal clarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree / 48 college credits

Job description

Frederick County Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Instructional Assistant for Expressions at Middletown Elementary School. This waiver position supports students with special needs under certified staff, assisting with IEPs and personal care as required.

The role involves ensuring safety, collecting progress data, and aligning materials to goals; collaboration with teachers is essential. Salary is placed per FCPS scale for the 26/27 year, with non-exempt status and potential