Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute - Maryland City Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools seeks a Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute to support daily instruction at a Title I school. Requires 48 college credits or Parapro exam, plus other job requirements. Bilingual/biliterate may be required depending on assignment.

The role involves following lesson plans, assisting teachers, preparing materials, and supervising students. Experience with virtual learning platforms may be needed for Virtual Academy assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required; and 48 college credits hours.
• Experience with virtual learning platforms and video conferencing tools, if assigned to Virtual Academy.
• Willingness to learn instructional methods and work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Substitute capacity following lesson plans for absent teachers.
• Extend lesson plans and continue daily instruction during absences.
• Supervise students to provide relief time for planning periods and meetings.
• Assist teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons and materials.
• Prepare instructional materials (posters, charts, transparencies, etc.).
• Set up learning centers and assist students having difficulties.
• Attend and participate in staff development activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Patience and tact

Independent lesson planning

Diversity and communication

MS Office & videoconferencing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

48 college credits hours

Tools

Video/Web Conferencing

Microsoft Office Suite

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Position Summary

Title Code

Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute

Job Details

This position is at a Title I school which requires at least 48 college credits or the passing of the Parapro exam in addition to any other requirements noted in the job description below.

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/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

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; 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.

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

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: 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

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

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