SPED Instructional Assistant — Literacy Support

Board of Education of Charles County; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Board of Education of Charles County in Waldorf, MD is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support literacy instruction for high school and middle school students. This 10-month, non-exempt position emphasizes implementing instructional activities while maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supporting small groups after instruction, preparing materials, ensuring on-time attendance, and covering substitutes as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work in an instructional support role with high school/ middle school aged children.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational and communications.
• Knowledge of developmental stages of children.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the literacy teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Works with individuals or small groups to provide instructional reinforcement after the literacy teacher delivers the instruction.
• Assists the teacher in making preparations for a lesson.
• Regular on-time attendance.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the principal.
• Required to provide substitute coverage as needed.

Skills

Instructional support

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Developmental knowledge

Classroom management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Board of Education of Charles County in Waldorf, MD is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support literacy instruction for high school and middle school students. This 10-month, non-exempt position emphasizes implementing instructional activities while maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supporting small groups after instruction, preparing materials, ensuring on-time attendance, and covering substitutes as needed.