Teacher Assistant: Special Education - Phoenix Academy
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Job summary
Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Annapolis, Maryland, seeks a Teacher Assistant: Special Education for Phoenix Academy. You will support instructional programs, assist with IEP goals, observe student progress, and help with students' health and social-emotional needs.
The role involves data collection, collaboration with teachers, and occasional 10- or 12-month assignments. Strong communication and adaptability are essential for working with diverse learners.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
- 48 college credits or paraprofessional assessment required.
- Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
Responsibilities
- Adapt activities and materials to support classroom objectives.
- Assist in implementing instructional programs and lessons.
- Support IEP goals and behavioral plans.
- Perform clerical tasks to prepare instructional materials.
- Maintain data collection and documentation.
- Attend meetings and trainings.
- Assist with health care needs and personal care tasks.
- Aid mobility and transportation within school.
- Support with lunch activities and supervision.
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Teacher Assistant: Special Education - Phoenix Academy
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phoenix Academy - Annapolis, Maryland
Job Details
Job ID:5881860
Starting Date:To Be Determined
Job Description
Title Code:
Teacher Assistant: Special Education
JOB SUMMARY
Performs duties under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or service provider to provide support and assist with the instructional program within the assigned school with specific responsibility for assisting in supervision and instruction of students with disabilities; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs and behavioral and social/emotional needs. Performs extensive and detailed data collection and documentation of each essential duty. The position may be 10 or 12 months depending on assignment.
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
- Assists in implementing instructional programs and lesson plans and provides instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities.
- Participates in the implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and behavioral plans by the IEP team for students with behavioral needs or other special conditions.
- Performs clerical tasks to assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
- Maintains data collection and documentation of activities, assignments and assistance provided to students.
- Attends meetings, professional development, medical and behavioral trainings.
- May assist with administering immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.), assists students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, bathroom, clothing, hygiene, and toileting, and applies and removes physical therapy appliances as instructed by the service provider according to the IEP plan.
- Assists students with mobility needs such as lifting and positioning, in and out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in their wheelchairs in and around school and on field trips.
- Assists students with accessing their electronic communicators, switches, pointers, feeder, etc.
- Assists with pre-lunch and lunch activities and monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
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.
- 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.
- Previous experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
- Considerable patience and the ability to work with students who have physical, cognitive and behavior challenges.
- Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assists teachers.
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
- Ability to meet IEP goals and/or district benchmarks.
- Ability to present and/or reinforce leaning concepts.
- Ability to ensure equipment is connected and functioning properly.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Outlook and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
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.
Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
Daily access to reliable transportation.
Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
- Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.
New hires or transfers who have successfully achieved the Highly-Qualified ParaEducator status through successful completion of the ParaPro assessment or post-secondary education in accordance with the mandated requirements for Title I and/or relevant laws in place are eligible for placement at Grade 6 (Higher Grade). However, placement in Grade 6 (Higher Grade) is contingent on having met the aforementioned requirements and the school's Title I status. Grade placement may be reduced if the school no longer qualifies as Title I and/or you voluntarily transfer to a non-Title I Teacher Assistant position.
- Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.
- Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
- Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as (1) standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; (2) demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; and (3) regular and punctual attendance.
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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.
- 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
- Driving: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
No special vision requirements
Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Lifting and carrying requirements
Up to 50 pounds: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
20% daily day travel within the county to assist at locations (other schools, parks, libraries) as needed.
Approved Date: 4/1/2026
Established Date: 7/1/2014
Title Code: D33053
Title: TEACHER ASSISTANT: SPECIAL EDUCATION
Alternate Title: Teacher Assistant: Special Education
Reports to Generic: Principal
Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL
Division: Academics
Business Unit: Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention
Department:
Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)
Unit: IV
Days Worked: 191; 260
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: SG05;SG06
Months Worked: 10;12
Hours Worked: 7
Job Family: Educational Support Services
Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Individual Aide
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
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
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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