Technician: Special Education Instructional Support

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Annapolis, MD is seeking a TECHNICIAN: SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT to work with students in classroom and school-based settings. The role includes supporting IEP teams, training staff, collecting data, and traveling daily across the county.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, flexibility, and the ability to apply instructional and behavioral strategies to diverse learners, with responsibilities spanning meetings, professional

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination required.
• Some college coursework and nine credits in related areas specified.
• Education and experience equivalent acceptable to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with students, teachers and IEP teams to implement instructional plans.
• Collects, maintains, and analyzes data on student progress and services.
• Travels throughout the county to provide services in school settings.
• Assists with training of staff on instructional strategies and interventions.
• Participates in meetings, conferences and professional development.
• Monitors student behavior and supports classroom strategies.

Skills

Patience and good judgement

Effective communication with diverse

Independent planning and time mgmt

Collaboration with teachers and staff

Data collection and analysis

Education

Associate's Degree in applicable field of education

Nine college credits in related areas or coursework

Equivalency combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video/Web Conferencing

Job description

Job Description

Title Code:

JOB SUMMARY
Provides services to students in their current environment. Supports, trains and consults teachers, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams with instructional and behavioral needs of students. Travels daily from school to school throughout the county.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works directly with students, teachers and IEP teams to assist with implementing instructional programs, plans, and activities.
• Assists with training of therapeutic and/or specialty area techniques to school-based staff.
• Collects, maintains, and analyzes data of students, progress and services provided.
• Develops recommendations and creates material to support students in their environment.
• Models and trains staff members on the recommendations. Provides follow-up and support via observation in the classrooms.
• Monitors student behavior in accordance with accepted and appropriate practices and techniques. May employ appropriate physical therapeutic techniques, as necessary.
• Consults with professional staff regarding appropriate instructional strategies and specialty area intervention plans.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and professional development.
• Travels throughout the county to provide services in school-based settings during normal business hours.
• 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

• Associate's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required; or
• Some College Level Courses successful completion of nine (9) college or continuing education credits of specific training related to one or several of the following areas: emotional disturbance, autism, early childhood, speech/language, mental retardation, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and learning disabilities required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Three (3) years experience supporting students with behavioral and academic needs required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, tact and good judgement requiring both physical and mental capacities for dealing with challenging students.
• Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relations with professional and support staff.
• Ability to independently plan and follow assignments.
• Willingness to learn and assists in implementing instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist students.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skills and experience to support their child's education experience.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• 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).

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

• 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

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: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 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
• Pushing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving: 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
• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

• Up to 100 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 20% daily day travel within the county from school to school

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 11/1/2022

Established Date: 6/1/2004

Title Code: D33451

Title: TECHNICIAN: SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

Reports to Generic: Coordinator

Reports to Specific: COORDINATOR: SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION

Division: Academics & Strategic Initiatives (ASI)

Business Unit: Curriculum & Instruction (C&I)

Department: Special Education Specialized Instruction

Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

Unit: IV

Days Worked: 191

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: SG11

Months Worked: 10

Hours Worked: 7

Job Family: Administrative and Office Support

Sub-Function: Technical-Clerical Support

VR# 27076

Position Type: 1.00 FTE

Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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 SchoolsDivision 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

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2644 Riva Road
• Annapolis, Maryland 21401
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• Email: [e-mail]