Special Education Support Assistant — Middle & High Schools

TO BE DETERMINED; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Wicomico County Public Schools in Salisbury, Maryland, seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant for middle and high schools to support teachers and students with diverse needs. The role is full-time with benefits and requires assisting with instructional objectives and classroom activities.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work with students in groups and individually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with teachers, students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to use classroom and instructional equipment.
• Ability to operate audiovisual equipment, standard office machines, and word/data processing programs.
• Excellent English communication in written and spoken form.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher or professionals to achieve instructional objectives.
• Work with students in small groups on specific concepts according to skill level.
• Assist with large group activities, field trips, and special programs.
• Reinforce material introduced by the teacher for individuals or small groups.
• Provide programmed practice activities and accompany therapy as needed.
• Escort students to classes and therapy sessions.
• Support independent study and other work assigned by teachers.
• Assist with mobility needs and loading/unloading buses.
• Report student problems to teachers and assist with solutions.
• Assist with meals, hygiene, and classroom routines.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credits

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Audiovisual equipment handling

Office machines

Job description

Wicomico County Public Schools in Salisbury, Maryland, seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant for middle and high schools to support teachers and students with diverse needs. The role is full-time with benefits and requires assisting with instructional objectives and classroom activities.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work with students in groups and individually.