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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

Recruitment #16-000630-0004

Introduction

GRADE

State Salary Grade 08

Salary Range:  $27,048 - $42,102

LOCATION OF POSITION

Western Region – Allegany County, Frederick County, Garrett County, Washington County

Backbone Mountain Youth Center

Swanton, MD 

Meadow Mountain Youth Center

Grantsville, MD

Green Ridge Youth Center

Flintstone, MD

Savage Mountain Youth Center

Lonaconing, MD

Victor Cullen Center

Sabillasville, MD

Western Maryland Children's Center

Hagerstown, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff by performing instruction-related duties and by giving individual attention and assistance to groups of students.

POSITION DUTIES

Assist students individually or in groups to reinforce the learning situation established by the teacher; helping with skills development, obtain, distribute, collect and inventory instructional materials; assist in the preparation of instructional materials; maintain bulletin boards; display areas and interest centers; perform a variety of clerical task including taking attendance and collecting assignments. Coverage of classes on a limited basis may occasionally be necessary. Performs and completes other related duties and tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience assisting students individually or in groups to reinforce the learning situation established by the teacher, helping with skills development and extensive experience assisting in the preparation of instructional materials.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the State are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment. Must be willing to work on Saturdays on a rotating basis.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE

Conclusion

October 21, 2016 (Applications not completed online must be received by close of business – 5 p.m. EDT.)  

Please provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you satisfy 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.  

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for - Instructional Assistant II (*3 positions) #046203, 083374, & 086487 - JobAps#16-000630-0004  Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.   If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

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.

BENEFITS




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