Instructional Assistant - PreK-4 (DES)

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist the school staff in the development and implementation of a safe, comfortable, efficient, and motivating educational environment for kindergarten students.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must meet minimum requirements for instructional support services personnel with 48 college credits OR a passing score on the Paraprofessional exam with a score of at least 455.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Is skilled in creating and maintaining a wholesome relationship with children.
• Articulate and accurate in the use of written and spoken language.
• Has good human relations and communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Performs general instructional-related duties, including duplicating materials, preparing materials, and working with students to enrich or reinforce instruction.

• Works under the direct supervision of and in close proximity with a highly qualified teacher.

• Assists the teacher and other professionals through general supervision of students.

• Maintains required records and corrects tests and homework papers when appropriate.

• Provides instruction to students in accordance with the teacher's plans and instructions in individual or small group settings.

• Promotes goodwill, understanding, and acceptance of the county's programs and actions.

• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

Salary: Based on experience and training according to the pay scale for Assistant I personnel. This position is a full-time position with benefits. Caroline County Board of Education, Support Services Personnel I Schedule. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, experience, skills and training related to this position.