What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extended School Year Instructional Assistant 2 (Job ID# 2922) position at Calvert County Public Schools?
NOTICE OF VACANCY
March 28, 2025
POSITION:
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY)
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT – SCHOOL BASED INSTRUCTION (Temporary)
Available positions include K-12 and Infant-Toddler (Birth – 5 years old)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides support services to help achieve a well-organized, smoothly functioning class and school environment in which students with disabilities can take full advantage of ESY instructional program. Assistant receives general direction from classroom teacher. It is anticipated that Calvert County Public Schools will need 20 Instructional Assistants.
REPORTS TO:
Director and/or Supervisor of Special Education
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a general education development (GED) certificate.
- Experience working with children with disabilities preferred, particularly an interest in working with autism-spectrum students
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL BASED INSTRUCTION OF ESY SERVICES:
ESY school-based services are generally provided for special education students who need continuance of their regular school year program structure. Social interactions, behavioral supports, and language are typically emphasized, as well as individual student’s targeted objectives. Class sizes are approximately five to seven students, with one to two assistants assigned based on group needs. Classes meet for half-day sessions, four days a week (Mon-Thurs) – see specific information below.
SCHOOL BASED SERVICE DATES/LOCATION: Applicants interested in School-based Group Instruction should be available for the entire duration of the ESY services. These services will be held at a Calvert Elementary School and/or a centrally located school for 5 weeks.
Staff dates/hours:
- June 25 and 26, 2025 (Wednesday and Thursday - 8:15am - 3:00pm; Set-up/Planning/Prep)
- June 30 – July 31, 2025 (Mon-Thurs (4 days per week) – 8:15-11:15)
- July 31, 2025 (Thursday – 11:15 am - 3:00pm; Clean-up/Progress Reports)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, and using the lavatory.
- Works with small groups or individual children to reinforce behavior and material introduced initially by teacher.
- Accompanies students to whom assigned when trips to the office or other areas of the building are necessary.
- Establishes a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the students while increasing student independence.
- Performs clerical duties, such as data collection, as assigned.
- Provides periodic class coverage in absence of a classroom teacher.
- Performs simple errands and tasks for students.
- Ensures that all activities conform to school system guidelines.
- Participates in training appropriate to assignment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYEMENT:
$20.94 per hour and position availability is contingent on student enrollment
EFFECTIVE DATE:
June 25, 2025
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Survey of Interest that is embedded in the job application must be completed prior to submission.
This posting will remain open until all positions have been filled; Interviews may begin as early as April 19, 2022.
All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.
References must be directly related to education experience and must include immediate supervisor.
Prior to the filling of any vacancy, permanent employees who have requested a transfer in a timely manner shall be afforded an opportunity meet with the supervisor of the position for which the vacancy exists.
State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.
House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement
Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention, all applicants are required to report all former employment where direct contact with minors may have occurred. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations where the applicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
- Director of Student Services
- Director of Human Resources
443-550-8000
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.
Students, parents and community members may report allegations of harassment to:
Ms. Cecelia Lewis
Director of Student Services
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Employees may report allegations of harassment to:
Mr. Zachary Seawell
Director of Human Resources
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.
Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
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