Caroline County Public Schools

CNA/Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Job Summary

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

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.
  • If assigned to special education, the assistant will provide one-to-one assistance enabling students to accomplish goals and objectives included in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
  • Promotes goodwill, understanding, and acceptance of the county's programs and actions.
  • Provides for appropriate medical and hygienic needs of students. This includes such things as toileting, diapering, toilet training, lifting/positioning, and oral feeding.
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Salary: Based on experience and training according to the pay scale for Assistant II personnel. This position is a part-time 6.75 hours a day position with half-time benefits.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Part-time
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Education Administration Programs

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