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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

Recruitment #15-000630-0003

Introduction

The Division of Career and College Readiness is recruiting for an Instructional Assitant II position; located in the Office of Juvenile Services.

GRADE

08

LOCATION OF POSITION

Route 1, 124 Camp 4 Road

Swanton, Maryland 21562

Main Purpose of Job

Assist the professional staff by performing instruction-related duties and by giving individual attention and assistance to groups of students.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two or more years of experience assisting students individually or in a group 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.

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

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, the paper application may be submitted to MSDE, Office of Human Resources - Staff Employment Section, 200 W. Baltimore Street St, 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!! 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.  For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or visit the State of Maryland's Job application webiste http://www.dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekershome.aspx

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. 

TTY users: Call via Maryland Relay 

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

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




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