CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 March 12, 2026
POSITION Extended School Year (ESY) Instructional Assistant & School-Based Instruction Temporary Available positions include K-12 and Infant-Toddler (Birth - 5 years old)
DEPARTMENT LOCATION TBD
REPORTS TO Director and/or Supervisor of Special Education
ANNUAL WORK SUMMARY Temporary 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 and hours:
WAGE PAY RATE $21.34 per hour FLSA STATUS Non-exempt
APPLICATION DEADLINE Open until filled EFFECTIVE START DATE June 24, 2026
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. 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 students 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.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS None
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS DEMANDS UNUSUAL DEMANDS None
EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the policy on evaluation established by the Calvert County Public Schools.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE 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 to 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:
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: