Instructional Assistant, Pre-K

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• date posted:
  9/23/2026
• location:
  lincoln elementary school
  (high-needs school)
• date available:
  10/16/2026

all education provided on your application must be supported by attaching a scanned copy of your high school diploma, transcription or college/university transcript.

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), an instructional assistant works with individuals or small groups of pupils and performs instructional or clerical work as assigned. Performance is evaluated at least annually by the supervising administrator.

reporting directly to the classroom teacher/administrator, the instructional assistant performs the following duties:

• works with individuals and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a classroom teacher or building administrator.
• checks papers and monitors student progress.
• operates various office machines (may do some typing).
• prepares and arranges materials for the day's instruction.
• assists in supervising recreational, outdoor, and free-time activities, as well as field trips.
• performs classroom duties such as reading, collecting money, taking attendance, correcting assignments, and scheduling parent‑teacher conferences.
• monitors small or large groups of pupils so as to free the teacher to perform other duties.
• utilizes various computer programs to assist students, individually or in small instructional groups.
• substitutes for teachers in emergency situations.
• 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 ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
• demonstrates working knowledge of english, spelling, vocabulary and mathematics.
• maintains confidentiality of student information.

may be requested to provide class coverage.

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 (para pathways, pearson nes: foundations of classroom support, or pearson nes: foundations of classroom support & instruction) will be required for title one schools.
• an associate's degree or higher, a child development associates (cda) credential, or at least 5 years of experience in a publicly funded pre-k classroom.
• 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…