BAES: Instructional Assistant 2 (Job ID#3703)

Instructional Assistant 2 (Job ID#3703) District: Calvert County Public Schools Location: Barstow Elementary School, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 Job ID: 5780870 Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jun 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Position Summary: The Instructional Assistant 2 will provide instructional, behavioral, and social‑emotional support services to help achieve a well‑organized, smoothly functioning class and school environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. Assigned to work with students with disabilities in special education and general education classrooms to support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students. Education, Certification and Experience High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate Experience working with children with disabilities and managing externalizing behaviors (preferred) Maintained non‑violent Calvert County Public School crisis management training (includes Crisis Prevention Intervention, trauma‑informed care, COMAR law training related to restraint, seclusion, exclusion, risk related to the use of restraint, and documentation of crisis events), Ukeru crisis intervention training, restorative practices training, academic research‑based intervention training and other certifications as required by the Director of Special Education and the building principal or assistant principal Special Requirements None Knowledge, Abilities and Skills 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 Alternatives to the above qualifications that the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable Essential Job Functions, Responsibilities, and Duties Provide instructional, behavioral and social‑emotional supports and services to students with disabilities. Assist individual children in need of special attention in areas including, but not limited to, academics, social, emotional, behavioral supports and activities of daily living. 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 the implementation of and collection of data as required by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Deliver academic interventions and implement proactive behavioral supports/interventions. Intervene in crisis situations in the school environment as needed, which may include the use of non‑violent CPI when a student exhibits aggressive behavior. Assist students with personal hygiene, including toileting/changing and activities of daily living. Work with groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher. Collaborate with a variety of educators and providers to implement students’ IEPs across settings. Assist individual children in need of special attention. Perform clerical duties. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and other student supports planned by the teacher. Set up, and/or operate, instructional technology, laboratory equipment, and computer programs. Assist teacher with implementation of classroom duties, routines, and instruction. Participate in professional learning opportunities. Provide periodic class coverage in the absence of a classroom teacher. Positively interact with others. Report to work promptly every day. Meet deadlines. Other duties as reasonably assigned. Other Job Functions, Responsibilities, and Duties Performs related work as required or assigned by the building principal or designee. Physical and Psychological Conditions/ Demands Position is performed in a typical school environment. Significant periods of standing and walking are required. Work may require physical and psychological confrontations with students who exhibit aggressive behaviors. Instructional Assistants assigned to serve students with physical disabilities may be required to lift or assist with lifting students at various times during the instructional day. Evaluation Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools. Position Type and Salary Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $21.84 to $27.42 per Hour (Scale 8) Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Calvert County Schools 1305 Dares Beach Rd Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability and provides equal access to all employees and students. The following persons handle inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies: Director of Student Services Director of Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io) #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education