Charles County Public Schools·Waldorf, Maryland
The Instructional Assistant supports teachers in planning and executing instructional activities while maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment. They work with individuals or small groups to provide reinforcement and assist with lesson preparation as directed.
Terms of Employment: 10-month
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Scale: AFSCME UA3, Grade 3-7
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Education and work experience
High school diploma required.
Experience working with children required.
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.
Market context
In Maryland, teaching assistant roles are often driven by school staffing needs and support for students with disabilities, so openings can appear throughout the year. Competition can be tighter for candidates who already meet the education threshold and can show strong verbal and interpersonal skills; this role also includes benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your diploma or GED plus associate degree or 48 college credits, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.