Assistant: Learning Lab - Jessup Elementary

Anne-Arundel-County-Public-Schools; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking an Assistant for Learning Lab at Jessup Elementary. The role supports intervention strategies and behavioral protocols for students showing disruptive behaviors, operating within Learning Lab settings to de-escalate and guide students back to classrooms.

Responsibilities include small-group/single-student instruction, training staff on behavior plans, and maintaining daily data logs to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Paraprofessional assessment (ETS/NES) or 48 college credits is required for Title I-funded schools.
• Associate's Degree in education-related field preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with students in small groups/individually to implement instructional programs.
• Teaches social skills for replacement behaviors.
• Monitors and reports student progress to referring teachers.
• Participates in staff training on Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Develops and schedules daily student groups.
• Maintains daily data logs for Learning Lab usage.
• Assists in re-entry plans after Learning Lab sessions.
• If needed, uses CPI as last-resort de-escalation.
• Fosters positive relations between students and teachers.

Skills

Patience

Behavior management

Social skills instruction

Office software

Data tracking

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Video/Web Conferencing

Excel

Job description

Assistant: Learning Lab - Jessup Elementary

Job ID: 5939428
Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the delivery of intervention strategies, behavioral protocols, social skills instruction and techniques for students exhibiting a variety of disruptive, challenging, and/or aggressive behaviors within the elementary schools setting, who are referred to the Learning Labs for these supports. Work involves implementing and using behavioral intervention techniques to de-escalate, monitor, and control disruptive behaviors, utilizing behavior management techniques, and teaching social skills replacement behaviors in order to assist students to perform successfully in school. Work assignments are performed within the Learning Lab when students are not able to remain in the classroom and/or non-classroom settings due to disruptive behavior; the goal is to return students to their classrooms once the behavior has been addressed and manageable again.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works directly with students in small groups and individually to implement instructional programs, plans and activities for students who are disruptive to the educational environment.
• Teaches social skills for replacement behaviors that contribute to disruptive, challenging behaviors.
• Monitors students’ behaviors as they return to the classroom through follow up with the referring teachers to provide feedback and suggestions for successful functioning in school/classroom.
• Participates in training of school staff on supporting Behavioral Intervention Plans for students that access the Learning Lab.
• Responsible for developing /scheduling student groups daily.
• Implements Skill streaming: The Elementary Student, and Second Step in the Learning Labs. Keeps daily records and logs for students in the Learning Labs.Completes daily data collection and uses the data for decision making for students referred to the Learning Lab.
• Assists students with development of classroom reentry plans following time spent in the Learning Lab for de-escalation.
• If student is having difficulty settling down, uses verbal intervention techniques to help the student de-escalate, and if necessary and as a last resort uses non-violent physical crisis intervention (CPI).
• Assists in the re-establishment of relations between the students and referring teacher, mediating, and resolving issues or difficulties to create a cohesive learning environment in which every student participates and feels comfortable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required;
• Other: To work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES, required.
• Associate's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Considerable patience and ability to work with students with challenging behaviors.
• Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist students.
• Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, tact and good judgment in dealing with difficult students.
• Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relations with professional and support staff.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred; or
• Hold or be eligible for Registered Behavior Technician(RBT) Certification issued by Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc preferred.
• To work in a Title I-funded school, a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment, in lieu of 48 college credit hours, issued by ETS or NES required.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

CAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTS

Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer requires:

• Two (2) additional years successful experience required.
• Achievement of Registered Behavior Technician Certification or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification required.

Eligibility for Consideration for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

• Two (2) years continuous successful experience in the position at the Lower Grade level.
• Mastery of all responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Evidence of completion of additional training that may be recommended by supervisor and/or participation in approved professional development programs or courses, approved in advance by the supervisor. Successful completion of a minimum of one professional development within the last two years is required. Successful completion of job specific professional developments identified on the job description, performance evaluations and/or the supervisor’s documented recommendation are required.
• Achievement of identified goals as they relate to the needs of the district and as established by the supervisor.
• Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
• Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; regular and punctual attendance; and building dress code, including wearing AACPS ID badge.
• Above Satisfactory overall job performance for the two most recent consecutive years of Performance Ratings.
• Letter of Recommendation written by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

• Achievement of Registered Behavior Technician Certification or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification required.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force

• Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

• N/A

Job Information

Approved Date: 8/1/2026 Established Date: 10/1/2006 Title Code: D33059 Title: ASSISTANT: LEARNING LAB Alternate Title: Assistant: Learning Lab Reports to Generic: Principal Reports to Specific:

ORGANIZATION

Division: Academics Business Unit: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Department: Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

Unit: IV Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: SG09;SG10 Position Type: 1.00 FTE Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.For more information, contact:Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsDivision of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required