Special Education Support Assistant

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Harwood (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools seeks a Teacher Assistant: Special Education to assist teachers with instruction and supervision of students with disabilities. You will adapt activities, support IEP goals, and document progress while assisting with health care needs and mobility tasks as required.

Strong communication, patience, and a willingness to learn are essential for this role, which may involve 10 or 12 month assignments and field experiences across school settings.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to support instructional methods and follow IEP goals.
• Strong patience and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adapt activities and materials to support classroom objectives.
• Assist in implementing instructional programs and provide instruction.
• Support IEP goals and behavioral plans with students.
• Perform clerical tasks and prepare instructional materials.
• Maintain data collection and documentation of activities.
• Attend meetings and trainings.

Skills

Patience

Willingness to learn

Teaching styles

IEP goals

Reinforce concepts

Equipment functioning

Diversity communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

48 college credits / paraprofessional assessment

Tools

Video Conferencing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anne Arundel County Public Schools seeks a Teacher Assistant: Special Education to assist teachers with instruction and supervision of students with disabilities. You will adapt activities, support IEP goals, and document progress while assisting with health care needs and mobility tasks as required.

Strong communication, patience, and a willingness to learn are essential for this role, which may involve 10 or 12 month assignments and field experiences across school settings.