Long-Term Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant, Pre-K

position type: substitute / long‑term substitute instructional support

location: spring ridge elementary school

date posted: 11/11/2025

date available: asap

closing date: open until filled

hourly rate: $16.81 per hour

daily work hours: 8:45 am – 4:15 pm

• special education instructional assistant monitoring, assisting, and supporting students with special needs under the direction of a certified fcps staff member.
• all duties are performed under the guidance of a special education teacher.

• supports students under the direction of a certified fcps staff.
• communicates and documents student progress.
• sets up and adapts materials, equipment, and assistive devices for student use as directed.
• facilitates student progress toward independence.
• monitors and assists students during educational and recreational activities.
• assists students 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.
• carries out emergency action and/or health care plans for designated students.
• assists students with classroom accessibility.
• prioritizes work assignments appropriately.
• completes work efficiently and seeks additional assignments as time permits.
• demonstrates support for the organization and its goals; 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 assessments.
• may participate in crisis intervention techniques.
• works effectively in a team environment.

• attends iep team meetings and staff meetings as directed and/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). Minimum of 48 college credits, aa degree, or passing of the parapro assessment test required for title one schools.
• demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form.
• knowledge of microsoft office and google drive applications.
• 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 working with students with disabilities.
• bilingual – spanish.
• knowledge of american sign language.
• knowledge of child development and instructional strategies.
• familiarity with fcps policies, goals, and programs.

• frequent bending, lifting, walking may be required.
• may require moving wheelchairs, operating lifting devices, and assisting students with self‑care needs.
• assist with physically aggressive behaviors as needed.
• ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs.

frederick county public schools is an equal opportunity employer.

this job description has been written to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee holding this position. It is not written to include or be interpreted to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee. Nothing in this description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities or add required qualifications at any time.