WHES: Instructional Assistant

WHES:
Instructional Assistant 2 (Job # 3744)

Calvert County Public School District – Windy Hill Elementary School, Owings, Maryland (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5806750

Final date to receive applications: Jul 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Report To: Principal

Department: Special Education

Location: Windy Hill Elementary School

Annual Work

Summary:

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

Wage/Pay Rate (Scale
8): $21.84/hr – $27.42/hr

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

The Instructional Assistant 2 will provide instructional, behavioral, and social‑emotional support services to help achieve a well‑organized, smoothly functioning class and school environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. The role includes working with students with disabilities in both special education and general education classrooms to support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Experience working with children with disabilities and managing externalizing behaviors (preferred)
• Earn and maintain non‑violent Calvert County Public School crisis management training (includes Crisis Prevention Intervention, trauma‑informed care, and related trainings as required)

None

• 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
• Other acceptable alternatives as determined by the school district

• Provide instructional, behavioral and social‑emotional supports and services to students with disabilities
• Assist individual students in need of special attention in academics, social, emotional, behavioral support, and activities of daily living
• Assist with the provision of specially designed instruction and consistent implementation of student behavior intervention plans
• Assist with the implementation of and collection of data for IEPs and/or BIPs
• Deliver academic interventions and proactive behavioral supports/interventions
• Intervene in crisis situations, including non‑violent CPI use when necessary
• Assist students with personal hygiene and activities of daily living
• Work with groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher
• Collaborate with educators and providers to implement IEPs across settings
• Perform clerical duties
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and other teacher‑planned supports
• Set up and operate instructional technology and laboratory equipment
• Assist teacher with classroom routines and instruction
• Participate in professional learning opportunities
• Provide periodic class coverage in the absence of a classroom teacher
• Positively interact with others and report to work promptly daily
• Meet deadlines and fulfill other duties assigned by the building principal
• Duties listed are not all inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned

Perform related work as required or assigned by the building principal or designee.

Position is performed in a typical school environment with significant periods of standing and walking. May require physical confrontation and assistance with students who exhibit aggressive behaviors. May involve lifting or assisting with lifting students.

None

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation established by Calvert County Public Schools.

Apply through the applicant tracking system on the Calvert…