Special Education Instructional Assistant, Specialized Program

position details

• position type: instructional support / special education instructional assistant
• date posted: 12/1/2025
• location: deer crossing elementary school
• date available: 01/01/2026
• closing date: 12/09/2025
• 11‑month position (208 days per year), 7 hours per day
• daily work hours: tbd
• salary: $23.85 per hour starting (support salary scale grade s08)
• under the fair labor and standards act this position is non‑exempt from overtime
• benefits information available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

under the general direction of one or more certified classroom teachers and/or school administrator(s), special education instructional assistants for specialized programs monitor, assist, and provide support for students with special needs to implement the student’s individualized education program (iep) for students that participate in frederick county public schools (fcps) specialized programs (expressions, learning for life, pyramid, rock creek). Assistance may include extensive physical and/or personal care support.

All duties are performed under the direction of a special education teacher. The ability to lift may be required based on student needs.

• supports students under the direction of a certificated fcps staff member
• 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
• carries out emergency action and/or health care plans for designated student(s)
• assists students with classroom accessibility
• prioritizes work assignments appropriately
• completes an appropriate amount of work efficiently and seeks out additional assignments as time permits
• demonstrates support for the organization’s 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
• assists 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 needs
• assists in the delivery of education and services to students with moderately to severe communication needs
• supports the delivery of education and services to students with moderately to severe intellectual needs

• 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). For title one schools a minimum of 48 college credits, an aa degree, or passing of the parapro assessment test is required
• one (1) to three (3) years’ experience working with students with moderately to severe behavioral, communicative, and/or intellectual needs in a school or educational setting
• cpr/first aid training (completed within the first year of hire if not current)
• district‑approved crisis prevention training program (completed within the first year of hire)
• registered behavior technician training (completed within the first year of hire)
• demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and 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…