Instructional Assistant Substitute​/Part Time IA

Position

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (SUBSTITUTE IA and/or PART‑TIME IA)

Various schools (Primary

Location:

District Wide)

$110.00 - $115.00 per day

Part‑Time

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, January 1, 2025 12:00 AM to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

We are creating a pool of applicants to fill temporary positions that become available during the current school year. Positions may include full‑time or part‑time roles in special education, in‑school suspension, kindergarten, pre‑kindergarten, Title I, etc.

• Preferred: AA degree or higher, or have completed 2 years of study (minimum 48 credit hours) at a higher‑education institution, or have passed the Para Pro Assessment Praxis.
• Must be able to cooperate and work with a classroom teacher.
• Must have an interest and desire to work with young children, including those who are learning disabled, mentally disabled, and physically disabled.
• Previous training or experience working with young children and disabled children is preferred.
• Must be 21 years old or older.

• Assist in the implementation of instructional objectives in a variety of school environments.
• Work with a variety of students who have diverse learning needs.
• Provide suggestions, feedback, and support to school staff and peers regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
• Keep anecdotal records of progress.
• Implement teacher lessons to meet students’ instructional objectives.
• Implement behavior‑management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher.
• Communicate with parents under the direction of the teacher.
• Carries out all duties as directed by teachers and administrators.
• Establish communication, understanding, and relationships among all students.
• Fade dependence on adult assistance as appropriate.
• Increase independence by identifying options and having students make choices.
• Gather materials for use during lessons.
• Work with the student by doing things with instead of for the student, as appropriate.
• Become a part of the class by working with any student who needs accommodations.
• Assist students with physical disabilities with mobility and personal needs.
• Maintain regular, on‑time attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants must apply online from our website smd.org.

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation.

The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs, or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Name:
Dr. Tonya Detrick‑Grove

Title:

Assistant Supervisor of Special Education
Allegany County Public Schools
108 Washington Street, P.O. Box 1724
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
Phone: 301‑759‑2000
FAX: 301‑759‑2087