Instructional Assistant

Job Description

Instructional Assistant | Frederick County Public Schools

The Tone:
This is a 10-month, non-exempt position at Frederick County Public Schools, located in Frederick, MD. Frederick County Public Schools is an organization committed to providing quality education and support services to its community. This role is crucial for assisting certified classroom teachers and administrators, enabling them to focus on core instructional duties while ensuring students receive necessary support in their learning environment. The Instructional Assistant plays a vital role in the daily operational success of classrooms and student well-being.

The TL;DR
• Role: Instructional Assistant
• Type: 10-month position (190 days / year), 7 hours per day
• Location: In-person, Frederick, MD
• Pay: $20.03 per hour starting
• Team: Reports directly to one or more certified classroom teachers and/or school administrator(s)
• Mission: This role provides essential classroom and student support, assisting teachers with instructional and clerical tasks to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Tech Stack: various office machines, various computer programs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Instructional Support: Work with individual students and small groups under the supervision of a classroom teacher or administrator to facilitate learning.
• Classroom Operations: Perform daily classroom duties, including checking papers, monitoring student progress, collecting money, taking attendance, and correcting assignments.
• Student Supervision: Assist in supervising students during recreational, outdoor, and free-time activities, as well as on field trips, and monitor groups to free teachers for other duties.
• Administrative Assistance: Prepare and arrange materials for daily instruction and operate various office machines to complete clerical work, including some typing.
• Emergency Coverage: Substitute for teachers in emergency situations, ensuring continuous support for students and classroom activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED); for Title One Schools, a minimum of 48 college credits, an AA degree, or passing the ParaPro Assessment Test will be required.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to prioritize work assignments appropriately, efficiently complete tasks, seek out additional assignments, and maintain a consistent attendance pattern.
• Skills: Clear and concise communication in both oral and written form, a working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary, and mathematics, the ability to utilize various computer programs, and the capacity to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Bonus: Familiarity with the Frederick County Public Schools policies, goals, and programs.