Technician: Special Education Instructional Support - Point Pleasant Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools assists students in their educational environments by delivering instructional support. The Technician will train teachers, consult with IEP teams, and travel daily between county schools to support behavioral and academic goals.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, developing instructional materials, modeling recommendations, and providing classroom follow-up support to staff in collaboration with professional teams during normal operating

Qualifications

• Eligibility for education field with regionally accredited degree or equivalent training.
• Requires coursework in emotional disturbance/autism/communication or related areas (nine credits).
• Combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Works with students, teachers and IEP teams to implement instructional plans and activities.
• Trains school staff in therapeutic and specialty area techniques.
• Collects and analyzes data on student progress and services.

Education

Associate's Degree in applicable field

Nine college credits or continuing ed in related areas

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video/Web Conferencing

Job description

Position Summary

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

• 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

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

Noise Level

• Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• 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

ORGANIZATION

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)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: IV Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: SG11

Essential Job: Months Worked: 10 Hours Worked: 7 Job Family: Administrative and Office Support Sub-Function: Technical-Clerical Support