Temp: Support Assistant (TSA) - Linthicum Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Linthicum (MD); Vor Ort; USD 18.184 - 25.898; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive hourly wage

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

An educational institution is seeking a Support Assistant to assist students with physical, emotional, and behavioral needs at Linthicum Elementary. This position requires a High School diploma and a compassionate approach to working with children. Responsibilities include supervising students, supporting their social and personal development, and assisting with instructional tasks. Successful candidates will demonstrate patience and effective communication skills while fostering a supportive learning environment.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to exercise patience working with students with various disabilities.
• Proficient in using technology for communication and educational purposes.
• Ability to implement behavior strategies to support student needs.

Aufgaben

• Assist with student supervision in various settings.
• Support students in developing social behavior and self-help skills.
• Collect and report data on student performance.

Kenntnisse

Patience

Communication

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Temp: Support Assistant (TSA) - Linthicum Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Linthicum Elementary - Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Job Details

• Job ID: 5145683
• Application Deadline: May 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: May 02, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title Code: Temp: Support Assistant

This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible Candidates will be contacted as positions become available at this school.

Under the direction of the supervising teacher or administrator, Temporary Support Assistants (TSA) assist teachers with the physical, emotional, behavioral, and instructional needs of students at the Preschool/PreK, elementary and secondary grade levels. Supervision of students throughout the school day, both in the school building and on work sites, includes carrying out instructional tasks, supporting self-care, and collecting data as outlined by professional staff based upon individual student objectives. The employee(s) must be capable of performing any and all of the listed duties individually or independently which may vary based upon their work location/assignment and available staffing.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Participates in routine supervision of students throughout the school day within the school building and/or worksite /community environment; to include assisting on/off bus, lifting, pushing students in equipment and monitors entry and exit of students to assure they get to the correct location.
• Assists students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene and self-help skills including, but not limited to, toileting (i.e., changing diapers and soiled clothing), feeding, grooming as assigned by the position throughout the school day and/or while at off-site locations.
• Supports students during instruction and other curriculum tasks, including reinforcing subjects initially introduced by the teacher in one-on-one or small groups, and implements instructional plans and activities as designated by the job coach and/or teacher. Provides reinforcement techniques to keep students focused and on task.
• Observes and manages behavior of students in the classroom, lunch areas, playground, and other learning environments according to approved procedures.
• Observes and gathers data regarding student performance on instructional and behavioral goals and provide data collection to the supervising teacher.
• Supports students with social, emotional, and behavior concerns including the implementation of behavior strategies and supports.
• Follows AACPS policies & procedures while assisting students and staff in the building and off-site work training activities and/or community-based settings.
• Participates in professional development; attends workshops and in-service training for all specialized related care needs, seizures, disruptive behavior, etc. as provided by Board of Education.
• 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: Formal academic courses/training in the field of child development with specific applications to the area of special education preferred.

Experience

• None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to exercise considerable patience and ability to work with physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or multiple disabilities students.
• Job requires direct in-person provision of service, therefore punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• 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

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 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: under 1/3 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
• 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

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

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

Weight & Force

• Up to 50 pounds: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

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

Job Information

Approved Date: 7/1/2023

Established Date: 9/5/2014

Title Code: D33019

Title: ASSISTANT SUPPORT: TEMPORARY

Alternate Title: Assistant: Support Temporary

Reports to Generic: Manager; Principal

Reports to Specific:

Division: Varies

Business Unit:

Department:

Negotiated Agreement: N/A

Unit: 0

Days Worked: 191; 195; 260

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Grade:

Essential Job:

Months Worked: 10;12

Hours Worked: 7;7.5

Job Family: Educational Support Services

Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants

Position Type: Temporary, as-needed

Salary: upto $16 hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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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

Contact Information

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

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