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Allegany County

Instructional Assistant - Full Time (2024-21)

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Job Details

TitleInstructional Assistant - Full Time
Posting ID2024-21
Description

 
POSITION:      INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - FULL TIME

LOCATION:    VARIOUS SCHOOLS

 

SALARY:        UNIT IV SALARY SCALE


THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS TO CREATE A POOL OF APPLICANTS TO FILL POSITIONS WHICH BECOME AVAILABLE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. THESE POSITIONS MAY INCLUDE FULL TIME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION; KINDERGARTEN, PRE-KINDERGARTEN, TITLE I, ETC.


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess AA degree or higher, or have completed 2 years of study with a minimum of 48 credit hours at an institution of higher education, or have passed the ParaPro Assessment Praxis
• Must be able to cooperate and work with classroom teacher
• Must have an interest and desire to work with young children, as well as, learning disabled, mentally disabled, and physically disabled children
• Previous training or experience working with young children and disabled children preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the implementation of instructional objectives in a variety of school environments
• Works with a variety of students who have diverse learning needs
• Provides suggestions, feedback and support to school staff and peers regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning
• Keeps anecdotal records of progress
• Implements teacher lessons to meet students’ instructional objectives
• Implements the behavioral management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher
• Communicates with parents under the direction of the teacher
• Carries out all duties as directed by teachers and administrators
• Establishes communication, understanding, and relationships among all students
• Fades dependence on adult assistance as appropriate
• Increases independence by identifying options and having student make choices
• Gathers materials for use during lessons
• Works with the student by doing things with instead of for the student, as appropriate
• Becomes a part of the class by working with any student who needs accommodations
• Assists students with physical disabilities with mobility
• Assists students with physical disabilities with personal needs
• Regular, on-time attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

 

 
 
PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:

• Applicants must apply online from our website at www.acpsmd.org

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation.

The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

 

 

 

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$24,007.00 - $33,093.00 / Per Year
LocationDistrict Wide

Applications Accepted

Start Date01/01/2024
End Date12/31/2024

Job Contact

NameMrs. Wendy MainTitleSupervisor of Special Education
EmailPhone301-759-2082