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Hybrid Special Education Instructional Assistant - Grantsville Elementary School - GCPS at Garrett County Public Schools

Garrett County Public Schools · Grantsville, United States Of America · Hybrid

2025-08-12 14:00:00.0

$30,136.00 - $33,687.00

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Special Education Instructional Assistant - Grantsville Elementary School - GCPS

JobID: 1030

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
8/12/2025

Location:
Grantsville Elementary School

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Position:  Special Education Instructional Assistant
Location: Grantsville Elementary School
Terms:Full-time, 10 month, 7.6 hour per day, 187 days per year, may vary depending on the needs of the system
Status:  Full-Time
Salary:  In accordance with established support salary scale ($30,136 - $33,687)
Supervisor:  Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Director of Special Education
Availability:  Immediately
Deadline:  Applications received by 11:59 p.m. on August 19, 2025 will be considered for the initial interviews and will be given first consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Description:
The special education instructional assistant will provide support to the instructional program, follow educational and specific behavioral plans, observe and document student progress, assist students with special healthcare needs, model appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff, and provide clerical support to teachers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Degree, 48 hours of college credit, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to perform basic math
Ability to present information to others
Ability to collect, understand, explain, and use data
Ability to understand complex, multi-step written, and oral instructions
Ability to organize, supervise, and work with individual or groups of students, teachers, and other stakeholders
Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
Strong stakeholder (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.) service skills
History of professionalism and strong work ethic
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to multitask
Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
Ability to lift and assist students with special healthcare needs, including toileting
Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
Regular and predictable attendance
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous work experience with students with disabilities
CPR and First Aid certification
General understanding of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics
Knowledge of instructional and behavioral strategies
Knowledge of special education vocabulary, definitions, and acronyms

Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
The special education instructional assistant will:

Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the classroom and special education teacher.
Assist students with special healthcare needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, gastric tube feeding, grooming, etc.).
Support students with disabilities who have behavioral needs.
Confer with teachers, as requested, to evaluate student progress, coordinate tests and homework assignments, and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Work with individuals and small groups, as assigned by the classroom teacher.
Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions developed by a teacher, therapist, pathologist, or other medical professionals.
Implement behavioral plans designed by the IEP team.
Supervise students (e.g., classroom, hallway, restroom, cafeteria, field trips, etc.).
Prepare/process food and assist in the feeding of medically fragile students.
Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
Assist students with mobility needs (e.g., lifting, positioning, loading, and unloading, etc.).
Ensure the confidentiality of student information.
Positively advocate for students with disabilities.
Report and record observations and incidents.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Perform related clerical duties and responsibilities.
Respond immediately and appropriately to emergency situations (e.g., injuries, fights, runaways, etc.).
Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Attend and actively participate in appropriate job-related professional development.
Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Total Compensation Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions. Employees receive paid sick leave, personal days, vacation, and access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.

Questions:
If you have questions and require assistance accessing or completing the online application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.

Accommodation Requests:
If you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Garrett County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any federal, or state or local protected class. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.

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