INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I **REPOST**

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide instructional support to students with emotional disabilities, autism, and/or mental health needs. Responsibilities include assisting and instructing a variety of subjects such as high school reading, writing, and mathematics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with students with emotional disabilities, autism, and/or mental health needs.
• Experience assisting and instructing a variety of subjects including, but not limited to high school reading, writing and mathematics.
• Experience in a behavioral background and understanding of behavioral management.
• A Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Title I of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act requires that paraprofessionals working as Instructional Assistants meet at least one of the criteria prior to an offer of employment:
• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Possession of an Associate of Arts degree.
• Demonstrate through a formal state or local assessment process, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Benefits

Fully detailed benefits information is provided in the selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for further evaluation.

Further Instructions

• Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
• If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
• For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
• If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
• We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
• People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Click on a link below to apply for this position:

• Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
• View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire.
• Apply via Paper Application.