Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute - Brooklyn Park Middle

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Brooklyn Park (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute for Brooklyn Park Middle. The role supports daily instruction when teachers are absent, reinforces curriculum, and assists with small group work and projects under principal and staff supervision.

The position may require bilingual/biliterate abilities and virtual experience depending on assignment. High school diploma with 48 college credits and online learning tools experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 48 college credits if applicable.
• Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods to assist teachers in education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Substitute for absent teachers following lesson plans across curriculum.
• Assist teachers and students with projects and targeted activities.
• Prepare instructional materials and set up learning centers and activities.
• Attend staff development activities and support planning and evaluation of lessons.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Patience

Communication

Independent planning

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

48 college credits

Tools

Video Conferencing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute - Brooklyn Park Middle
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Brooklyn Park Middle - Brooklyn Park, Maryland

Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title Code:

Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute

Job Summary

Serves in a substitute capacity on a permanent basis for an absent teacher(s) by continuing daily instruction in all areas of curriculum. At other times, assists teachers/students with special projects; works with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher; or supervises students to provide relief time to teachers for planning periods, conferences and related professional activities. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and professional staff. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves in a substitute capacity for an absent teacher(s) following lesson plans in all areas of curriculum; or providing necessary reinforcement of instruction and materials.
• Discusses with teacher(s) what has happened during their absence. As required, extends lesson plans and continues daily instruction during any absence(s).
• Continues instruction and/or supervises students to provide relief time to teachers for planning periods, conferences, and related professional activities.
• Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies, and materials to meet individual needs of students.
• Works with teachers/students on special projects/lessons/assignments.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include: posters, charts, transparencies, game boards/cards.
• Sets up learning, laboratory, and activity centers. Assists students having difficulties.
• Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required; and
  Number of College Credit Hours (if applicable) 48 college credits hours required.

Experience

• One (1) year virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools, if assigned to Virtual Academy required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
• Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment in dealing with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees and parents.
• Ability to independently plan and/or follow instructional lessons/assignments.
• Demonstrated 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).

Language Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate If assigned to bilingual program, required to be bilingual and biliterate in targeted language. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in target language preferred.

• Licenses and Certifications
  Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Driving Requirements

N/A

Leadership Role

N/A

Physical Demands and 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: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 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
No special vision requirements

Work Environment

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

Exposure

Vibration:

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: 1/1/2025
• Established Date: 1/1/1983
• Title Code: C21907
• Title: TEACHER ASSISTANT: PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE
• Alternate Title: Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute
• 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: SG07

Essential Job

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

Position Type

1.00 FTE

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Instructional Support > Permanent Substitute

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 Schools Division 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