DES: PreK Instructional Assistant 2 (Job ID#… at SchoolSpring · Lusby

Summary: Calvert County Public Schools provides public education services and is seeking a Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant 2 for Dowell Elementary School. The role supports prekindergarten students through instructional, behavioral, social-emotional, safety, personal care, assessment, and classroom assistance duties under the direction of the teacher.

Responsibilities:
- Assist the teacher in implementing activities consistent with the curriculum guide, resources and training provided
- Assists teacher with implementation of classroom duties, routines, and instruction
- Works with groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
- Guides independent study, enrichment work, and other student supports planned by the teacher. Provide instructional, behavioral and social emotional supports and services to all students
- Work with the teacher to facilitate activities for all children both indoors and outdoors. Assist individual children in need of special attention in areas including, but not limited to, academics, social, emotional, and behavioral supports
- Assists the teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean learning environment and in assuring the well being and safety of the children in his/her care
- Assist with the provision of specially designed instruction and consistent implementation of student(s)’ Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) under the direction of the teacher
- Assist in assessment and data collection for students to assist in planning targeted instruction and Individualized Education Program (IEP) services and supports under the direction of the teacher
- Delivers academic interventions and implements proactive behavioral supports/ interventions
- Intervenes in crisis situations in the school environment as needed, which may include use of non-violent CPI when student exhibits aggressive behavior
- Assist students with personal hygiene, including designing toileting schedules, toileting/changing and activities of daily living
- Assists individual children in need of special attention
- Sets up, and/or operates, instructional technology, laboratory equipment, and computer programs
- Assists the teacher in providing a high quality program and supports teacher as they move through the EXCELS and Accreditation process
- Participates in professional learning opportunities
- Provides periodic class coverage in absence of a classroom teacher
- Provides class coverage for the teacher during “rest time”
- Attends and supports students during resource classes each day (inside and outside of the classroom).
- Assists with recess duty daily
- Positively interacts with others
- Reports to work promptly every day
- Meets deadlines
- Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned
- Performs related work as required or assigned by the building principal or designee

Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education development (GED) program certificate
- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) must be obtained by the FALL of SY 2027-2028 unless an AA degree is obtained
- Exceptional ability to understand and communicate with both verbal and written skills
- Ability to operate various office machines and instructional technology
- Ability to follow a flexible schedule and adapt to various environments
- Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders when presented with stressful situations
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Such alternative to the above qualification as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate Arts (AA) Degree or Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) preferred
- Experience working with early childhood children and children with disabilities and with managing behaviors is preferred

Required Skills: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Early Childhood Education, Disability Support, Behavior Management

Benefits: 10 months per year, 190 days per year, 7 hours per day., Participates in professional learning opportunities