Instructional Assistant **Repost

Main Purpose of Job

The Instructional Assistant works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality education to students with special educational needs. The position responsibilities are mainly to assist the lead teacher including: planning, preparing and implementing curriculum, managing and supporting students using positive behavior interventions and taking data regarding behaviors and IEP goals.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience assisting a Teacher in a classroom setting. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours at an accredited college or university for the required experience.

• Experience working with students with emotional disabilities, autism, and/or mental health needs.
• Experience assisting and instructing a variety of subjects including, but not limited to high school reading, writing and mathematics.
• Experience in a behavioral background and understanding of behavioral management.
• A Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification is preferred.

Title I of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act requires that paraprofessionals working as Instructional Assistants meet at least one of the criteria prior to an offer of employment:

• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Possession of an Associate of Arts degree.
• Demonstrate through a formal state or local assessment process, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.