School Assistant (Part-time) - Special Education

Queen Anne's County Public Schools

Job Location:

Centreville, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Support Staff/School Assistant (Part-time)

Date Posted:
9/10/2025

Location:
Various

Date Available:
Immediately

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Part Time School Assistants

JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision to perform instructional activities within a classroom/program designed for students with multiple physical and cognitive disabilities mostly outside of the general education classroom; to assist in the conduct of training and learning activities with children experiencing special learning needs; to perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as required.

Qualifications:

High School diploma with passing score on ParaProfessional Assessment 48 college credits or an Associates degree.
Appropriate English usage punctuation spelling and grammar.
Routine record storage retrieval and management procedures.
Demonstrate an understanding patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups particularly those exhibiting specialized needs.
Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

Responsibilities:

May perform assist and/or train students in self-care and personal grooming to include such activities as undressing dressing teeth brushing toileting and diapering. May adjust braces walkers and wheelchairs. May push lift and transfer non-ambulatory students and assist students on and off buses. May assist students with feeding.
Assist teachers in planning implementing and evaluating instructional lessons materials strategies and materials to meet the individual and collective needs of students. Assist students individually or in groups with instructional activities skills reinforcement activities recreational play supervision of field trip experiences and special programs.
Collaborate with identified individuals (e.g. classroom teacher school counselor special education teacher administrator) to support students with significant disabilitiesin order to be successful in the school environment.
Assist teachers in observing and collecting data on students. Discuss observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
Work directly with students to review or reinforce skills taught in the classroom. Implement strategies that enhance student performance and behavior.
Help maintain an attractive neat and safe classroom.
Use established reinforcement techniques and appropriate discipline in responding to students behavior.
Other duties as assigned.

PAY RATE: $17.20/hour**This is a part time non benefited position. Hours are not to exceed 29 per week**

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with state and federal laws and the policies of the Board of Education QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity color age religion disability genetics ancestry/national origin marital status sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service and provides equalaccess to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Annes County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Michael Noel Director of Human Resources or ext. 176.
Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans Director of Student Services or ext. 154.
Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith Supervisor of Special Education or ext. 131.
Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Michael Noel Director of Human Resources or ext. 176.

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Annes County Public Schools 202 Chesterfield Ave Centreville Maryland 21617.

External Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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1- (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
410.767.8600 (Espaol-marque el 2)
1.800.637.6247
Maryland Relay 7-1-1

U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington DC 20202

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Fax: ; TDD:

Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website.

Position Type:Support Staff/School Assistant (Part-time)Date Posted:9/10/2025Location:VariousDate Available:Immediately Closing Date: Until FilledPart Time School Assistants JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision to perform instructional activities within a classroom/program designed for students w...