Assistant Teacher I (High School-Greenspring Campus)

Responsibilities

• Aid in implementing instruction aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Work cooperatively with the Special Education Teacher to implement effective strategies for academic and behavioral success.
• Perform instructional-related tasks as directed by the Special Education Teacher and administrators.
• Oversee and manage classroom activities under the guidance of the Special Education Teacher.
• Execute behavioral protocols and assignments during both instructional and non-instructional periods.
• Operate in a professional manner consistent with administrative guidelines.
• Engage in and contribute to in-service training and staff meetings.
• Support and lead curricular and extracurricular activities aimed at enhancing the student experience and promoting a positive school atmosphere.
• Collaborate with the Special Education Teacher to integrate technology into instructional design and delivery.
• Ensure alignment of instruction with Maryland Core Learning Goals, Skills for Success, Content Standards, and specific Industry Standards.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of transporting, immobilizing, and restraining students requiring behavioral management support.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry a minimum weight of 25 pounds.
• Must be able to perform tasks such as kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, and running.
• Must have the ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Must have the capacity to receive detailed information through oral communication and make discriminations in sound.
• Must have visual acuity to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Must complete Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training and maintain certification according to the department's timeline.
• May need to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications, which will be provided by the department.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required. An associate’s degree in education, special education, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working in a classroom with students who have disabilities is preferred.

Pay

Minimum pay range: USD $17.77/Hr.
Maximum pay range: USD $28.99/Hr.