Temp: Support Assistant (TSA) - Nantucket Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Crofton (MD); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Temporary Support Assistant to help meet the physical, emotional, and instructional needs of students. Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with personal care, and supporting instruction in various settings. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate patience and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred. This role requires travel within the county for support at various locations.

Qualificações

• Ability to work with students with disabilities.
• Punctual, regular, and predictable attendance is essential.
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse populations.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise students during school day and work sites.
• Assist students with social behavior and personal hygiene.
• Support instruction and gather data on student performance.
• Implement behavior strategies for students.

Conhecimentos

Patience

Communication

Teaching styles adaptability

Technology proficiency

Formação

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Formal academic courses in child development

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da vaga

Position Summary

Temp: Support Assistant (Title Code)

Job Summary

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. Employees 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

• Participate in routine supervision of students throughout the school day within the school building and/or work site/community environment, including assisting on/off bus, lifting, pushing students in equipment, and monitoring entry and exit of students to ensure they reach the correct location.
• Assist students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene and self‑help skills, including but not limited to toileting (e.g., changing diapers and soiled clothing), feeding, grooming as assigned throughout the school day and/or while at off‑site locations.
• Support students during instruction and other curriculum tasks, including reinforcing subjects initially introduced by the teacher in one‑on‑one or small groups, and implementing instructional plans and activities as designated by the job coach and/or teacher. Provide reinforcement techniques to keep students focused and on task.
• Observe and manage behavior of students in the classroom, lunch areas, playground, and other learning environments according to approved procedures.
• Observe and gather data regarding student performance on instructional and behavioral goals and provide data collection to the supervising teacher.
• Support students with social, emotional, and behavior concerns, including the implementation of behavior strategies and supports.
• Follow AACPS policies & procedures while assisting students and staff in the building and off‑site training activities and/or community‑based settings.
• Participate in professional development; attend workshops and in‑service training for all specialized related care needs, seizures, disruptive behavior, etc. as provided by the Board of Education.
• Perform 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. 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 to work with students who have physical, mental, emotional, and/or multiple disabilities.
• Job requires direct in‑person provision of service; 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

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.
• 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: 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

Location: 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

• Lifting and carrying 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.