Assistant: Learning Lab - Quarterfield Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools seeks an Assistant for the Learning Lab responsible for supporting students with behavioral challenges. The role involves teaching social skills, implementing intervention strategies, and collaborating with teachers to ensure a smooth classroom environment. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant educational background and skills in crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
• Willingness to learn new instructional methods.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional programs and teach social skills.
• Monitor students' behaviors and assist with classroom reentry plans.
• Develop and schedule student groups for daily sessions.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

48 college credit hours in human development, child psychology, or related field

Associate's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video/Web Conferencing

Job description

Title Code:

Assistant: Learning Lab

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
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Number of College Credit Hours (if applicable) 48 college credit hours including course work in human development, child psychology, counseling, special education, or related field preferred; or
• 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
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• 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.

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
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

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

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

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

Noise Level

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

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 10/1/2023 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 & Assessments Department: Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: IV Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade:

SG09;SG10

ClickHEREto view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 4 - SAAAAC)

Essential Job: Months Worked: 10 Hours Worked: 7 Job Family: Educational Support Services Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants