DES: Pre- K Instructional Assistant

Job Details

Job Title: Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant 2

Job : 3738 (5806557)

Location: Dowell Elementary School, Lusby, Maryland

Department: Instruction

Reports To: Principal

Posted: June 29, 2026

Final date to receive applications: July 7, 2026

Start Date: School Year  (Immediately)

Annual Work

Summary:

10 months per year, 190 days per year, 7 hours per day.

Wage: Scale 8: $21.84/hr - $27.42/hr

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The prekindergarten general instructional assistant 2 will provide instructional, behavioral, and social emotional support services to help achieve a well‑organized, smoothly functioning class and school environment where students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. The Pre-Kindergarten General Instructional Assistant 2 will be assigned to work with all prekindergarten students to support the general education prekindergarten program.

• High school diploma or general education development (GED) program certificate
• Associate Arts (AA) Degree or Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) preferred.
• Experience working with early childhood children and children with disabilities and with managing behaviors is preferred.
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) must be obtained by the FALL of SY  unless an AA degree is obtained.

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• Exceptional ability to understand and communicate with both verbal and written skills
• Ability to operate various office machines and instructional technology
• Ability to follow a flexible schedule and adapt to various environments
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders when presented with stressful situations
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Such alternative to the above qualification as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

• Assist the teacher in implementing activities consistent with the curriculum guide, resources and training provided
• Assist teacher with implementation of classroom duties, routines, and instruction
• Works with groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and other student supports planned by the teacher. Provide instructional, behavioral and social emotional supports and services to all students
• Work with the teacher to facilitate activities for all children both indoors and outdoors. Assist individual children in need of special attention in areas including, but not limited to, academics, social, emotional, and behavioral supports
• Assist the teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean learning environment and in assuring the wellbeing and safety of the children in his/her care
• Assist with the provision of specially designed instruction and consistent implementation of student(s)’ Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist in assessment and data collection for students to assist in planning targeted instruction and Individualized Education Program (IEP) services and supports under the direction of the teacher.
• Delivers academic interventions and implements proactive behavioral supports/ interventions
• Intervenes in crisis situations in the school environment as needed, which may include use of non-violent CPI when student exhibits aggressive behavior
• Assist students with personal hygiene, including designing toileting schedules, toileting/changing and activities of daily living
• Assist individual children in need of special attention
• Sets up, and/or operates, instructional technology, laboratory equipment, and computer programs
• Assist the teacher in providing a high quality program and supports teacher as they move through the EXCELS and Accreditation process.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities
• Provides periodic class coverage in absence of a classroom teacher
• Provides class coverage for the teacher…