INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

The Division of Career and College Readiness is recruiting for three (3) Instructional Assistant II positions; located within the department of Juvenile Services.

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The current vacancies are located in Frederick, Allegany and Garrett County.  However, this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies in other locations.  Therefore, we encourage you to apply at this time.  Please select all locations in which you you will accept employment.

Incumbent will assist the professional staff by permforming instruction-related duties and by giving individual attention and assistance to groups of students.

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience assisting a teacher in a classroom setting.

Note:

Applicants may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university for the required experience at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of experience assisting a teacher.

Two or more years of experience assisting students individually or in groups to reinforce the learning situation established by the teacher and helping with skill development.

Two or more years of experience assisting in the preparation of instructional materials.

Title I of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act requires that paraprofessionals working as instructional assistants meet one of the following criteria prior to an offer of employment:

1. Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education.

2. Possession of an associate’s degree.

3. Demonstrate through a formal state or local assessment process, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. Applicants not possessing the necessary post-secondary education may obtain additional information about the assessment process from the employing agency.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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. 

Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, the paper application may be submitted to MSDE, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-8950.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at marylandpublicschools.org/hrweb.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.