INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

Baltimore City Correctional Center

901 Greenmount Avenue,  Baltimore, MD  21202   

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An instructional Assistant II is the full performance level of paraprofessional work assisting a teacher in a classroom setting at a State-operated facility or program.  Employees in this classification do not supervise.  

Assists students with individual assignments or in small groups under the direction of a teacher in order to facilitate and reinforce learning; Administers informal tests to determine student eligibility for specific programs, such as pre-vocational workshops, pre-GED or GED programs, or the Test of Adult Basic Education; Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; Provides input regarding student progress and behavior observations to teachers based on work with individual students for the purpose of completing educational objectives and constructing educational management plans, individual education plans and student progress reports; Performs various duties to establish and maintain an orderly classroom; Performs other related duties.

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.

Preferred candidate must be willing to work in a Correctional Facility.

NOT APPLICABLE

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DLLR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/DUI as a result of an unemployment insurance overpayment and/or fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

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 (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS. All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

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

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation at 410-230-6317.

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.  Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of eligibility for Veterans’ Credit. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: 16-000630-0003
100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.