Special Education Instructional Assistant, Specialized Program

special education instructional assistant, specialized program

• position type: instructional support / special education instructional assistant
• date posted: 5/11/2026
• location: rock creek school
• date available: 06/01/2026
• closing date: 05/19/2026

under the fair labor and standards act this position is non‑exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the frederick county public school system. Please see linked salary scale for the full range. This vacancy announcement is part of a current classification study which is an ongoing evaluation process to review its duties, responsibilities, and appropriate placement within the organization’s job structure at fcps.

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 to the student(s) may include extensive physical and/or personal care support.

All duties/responsibilities 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.
• 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 appropriate amount of work in an efficient manner; seeks out 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.
• assists with administering, scoring, and recording of assessments.
• may participate in crisis intervention techniques.
• assist with physically aggressive behaviors as needed.
• assist in student mobility, moving wheelchairs, operating lifting devices, and assisting students with self‑care needs.
• work 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.
• performs other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher/administrator.

• high school diploma or equivalent (ged).
  
  Note:
  
  48 college credits, aa degree, or passing one of the following exams (parapathways, pearson nes: foundations of classroom support, or pearson nes: foundations of classroom support & instruction).
• one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in working with students with moderately to severe behavioral,…