Special Education Instructional Assistant, Learning

Position Type:
Instructional Support / Special Education Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 10/16/2025

Location:

Oakdale Middle School

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date: 10/24/2025

Position: 11‑month, 208 days per year, 7 hours per day (daily hours TBD). Grade S08 salary: $23.85 per hour starting. This is a non‑exempt, full‑time instructional support position.

Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non‑exempt from overtime.

Under the general direction of certificated, qualified FCPS staff and/or school administrators, Special Education Instructional Assistants for Specialized Programs provide support to students with special needs in order to implement each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) in FCPS Specialized Programs such as Expressions, Learning for Life, Pyramid and Rock Creek.

• 11‑month position (208 days per year) – 7 hours per day
• Daily work hours: TBD

• Support Salary Scale – Grade S08: $23.85 per hour starting

• Supports students under the direction of 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.
• Carrying out emergency action and/or health‑care plans for designated student(s).
• Assist students with classroom accessibility.
• Prioritizes work assignments appropriately.
• Completes appropriate work in an efficient manner; seeks out additional assignments when time permits.
• Demonstrates support for the organization and its goals and 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.
• Participates in professional development trainings.
• Assists with administering, scoring, and recording of assessments.
• May participate in crisis intervention techniques.
• Assists with physically aggressive behaviors as needed.
• Assist 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, communication and intellectual needs.

• Attends IEP team meetings and staff meetings as directed or scheduled.
• Provides weekly classroom coverage for teachers attending IEP team meetings.
• Provides general clerical support for the special‑education program, including typing, filing, making phone calls, scheduling, classroom preparation and other similar tasks.

• High‑school diploma or equivalent (GED); must have a minimum of 48 college credits, an AA degree or pass the Para Pro Assessment Test for Title One schools.
• 1–3 years of experience working with students with moderately to severe behavioral, communication and/or intellectual needs in a school or educational setting.
• CPR/First Aid training (completed within first year of hire if not current).
• 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.
• Working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary and mathematics.
• Willingness to participate in training programs or professional development designed by the principal or central office staff as it pertains to the job function.
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

• Associate of Arts degree.
• College‑level coursework related to child development.
• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience…