Teacher Assistant: Special Education - Southern High

IMDiversity; Harwood (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Harwood, MD seeks a Teacher Assistant: Special Education at Southern High School. The role supports classroom instruction and aides students with disabilities under the supervision of teachers, with emphasis on documentation and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, implementing IEP goals, assisting with health care needs, mobility, and data collection, and attending trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• 48 college credits or paraprofessional assessment required for Title I.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to meet IEP goals and use diverse teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and materials to support objectives.
• Implements instructional programs and provides instruction in group/individual activities.
• Supports IEP goals and behavioral plans by the IEP team.
• Performs clerical tasks and assists in preparing instructional materials.
• Maintains data collection and documentation of activities and assistance.

Skills

Patience

IEP goals

Diverse learners

Teaching styles

Data collection

Tech proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

48 college credits or paraprofessional assessment

Tools

Video Conferencing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teacher Assistant: Special Education - Southern High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Southern High - Harwood, Maryland

Job Details

Job ID:5889552
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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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.
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.

Experience

Previous experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

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).

Licenses and Certifications

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 Requirements

Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.

Personal Vehicle

CAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTS

Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer requires:

Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.
Qualification Requirements for Title I Facilities requires:

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.

Eligibility for Consideration for Promotional Increase from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

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.

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 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.

Vision

No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Location

Noise Level

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

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements
Up to 50 pounds: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

20% daily day travel within the county to assist at locations (other schools, parks, libraries) as needed.

JOB INFORMATION

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

ORGANIZATION

Division: Academics
Business Unit: Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention
Department:
Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: IV
Days Worked: 191; 260
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: SG05;SG06

Essential Job:

Months Worked: 10;12
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

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