Fairfax County Public Schools
Instructional Assistant, Montessori Program
Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042
Description
Performs a variety of paraprofessional curricular, instructional, clerical, and support tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in a general or special education classroom or learning environment; assists with the daily management of the students and classroom.
Qualifications
Required Graduation from high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). One (1) year of experience working with children as a volunteer or paid employee, or equivalent participation in any teacher education introductory course with the provision of documented support.
Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
For assignments to Title I schools:
Associate degree; OR Two years of college (48 credit hours); OR Meet a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a state or local academic assessment knowledge of, and the ability to assist with, reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.
Knowledge and understanding of child growth and development. Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices applicable to assignment; Knowledge of subject matter reinforcement practices of the classes to which assigned. Ability to implement teachers' instructional plans in assigned field. Ability to work effectively with students and staff. Ability to assist with the implementation of an instructional program and related technology, and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior. Ability to learn and apply the instructional goals and policies of Fairfax County Public Schools. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to perform all required tasks. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Preferred For assignments to non-Title I schools:
Associate degree; OR Two years of college (48 credit hours); OR Meet a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a state or local academic assessment knowledge of, and the ability to assist with, reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.
Performs a variety of paraprofessional curricular, instructional, clerical, and support tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in a general or special education classroom or learning environment; assists with the daily management of the students and classroom.
Qualifications
Required Graduation from high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). One (1) year of experience working with children as a volunteer or paid employee, or equivalent participation in any teacher education introductory course with the provision of documented support.
Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
For assignments to Title I schools:
Associate degree; OR Two years of college (48 credit hours); OR Meet a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a state or local academic assessment knowledge of, and the ability to assist with, reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.
Knowledge and understanding of child growth and development. Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices applicable to assignment; Knowledge of subject matter reinforcement practices of the classes to which assigned. Ability to implement teachers' instructional plans in assigned field. Ability to work effectively with students and staff. Ability to assist with the implementation of an instructional program and related technology, and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior. Ability to learn and apply the instructional goals and policies of Fairfax County Public Schools. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to perform all required tasks. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Preferred For assignments to non-Title I schools:
Associate degree; OR Two years of college (48 credit hours); OR Meet a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a state or local academic assessment knowledge of, and the ability to assist with, reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.