Charles County Public Schools·La Plata, Maryland
Provides instructional and behavioral support to students with special needs in a classroom setting, including assisting with lesson preparation and IEP goal implementation. Performs routine classroom tasks and provides personal care assistance to ensure a safe and organized learning environment.
Annual Duty Days: 190 Days
Terms of Employment: 10 Month
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Scale: AFSCME Pay Grade 03
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Provides instructional and behavioral support to teachers and students in a special education classroom setting. Assists with special education lesson preparation, supervision, and maintaining a safe and organized learning environment.
Essential Duties
Assists with planning and delivering instructional activities aligned with IEP goals for students with learning disabilities.
Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce instruction.
Prepares and organizes materials and supplies for lessons.
Assists students during arrival and dismissal, including on and off buses.
Provides personal care assistance such as feeding, toileting, diapering, and hygiene support when necessary.
Supports students with behavioral and emotional needs using de-escalation techniques.
Performs routine classroom support tasks, including attendance, lunch/recess duty, office errands, and making copies.
Provides individualized support to students with IEPs and 504 plans, including academic and behavioral accommodations.
Provides substitute coverage as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Charles County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring ADA compliance and reasonable accommodations as needed.
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.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices.
For inquiries, please contact Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M.
Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L.
Starkey Administration Building, P.O.
Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814.
For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
Revised: 05/14/2026
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience working with special needs children. Candidates must possess a valid Maryland Class C Driver’s License and are preferred to hold ParaPro and CPR/First Aid certifications.
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.