Temp: Support Assistant (TSA) - Oak Hill Elementary
Oak Hill Elementary
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Ability to work with students with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications.
- Ability to implement behavior strategies and support.
Responsibilities
- Assist students with social behavior and self-help skills.
- Supervise students during the school day and on site.
- Support students during instructional tasks and maintain focus.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Oak Hill Elementary – Severna Park, Maryland. This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible candidates will be contacted as positions become available at this school.
Job ID: 5145414
Application Deadline: May 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: May 02, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Title Code: D33019
Position Title: Assistant Support: Temporary
Job Summary: Under the direction of a 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. The TSA supervises students throughout the school day, both in the school building and on work sites, and carries out instructional tasks, supports self‑care, and collects data as outlined by professional staff based upon individual student objectives. The employee(es) 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.
- Participate in routine supervision of students throughout the school day within the school building and/or worksite/community environment, including assisting on/off bus, lifting, pushing students in equipment, and monitoring entry and exit of students to assure 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 (changing diapers and soiled clothing), feeding, grooming as assigned by the position throughout the school day and/or while at off‑site locations.
- Support students during instruction and other curriculum tasks, including reinforcing subjects introduced by the teacher in one‑on‑one or small groups, and implement 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 work 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.
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.
- High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
- Formal academic courses/training in the field of child development with specific applications to the area of special education preferred.
- None
- Ability to exercise considerable patience and the 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).
- 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 is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
- Personal Vehicle
- N/A
Physical demands and working conditions described here represent 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.
- 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.
- No special vision requirements
Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Lifting and carrying requirements
- Up to 50 pounds: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- 20% daily travel within the county to assist at locations (other schools, parks, libraries) as needed.
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: (none)
Division: Varies
Business Unit: (none)
Department: (none)
Negotiated Agreement: N/A
Unit: 0
Days Worked: 191; 195; 260
FLSA Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt
Grade: (none)
Essential Job: (none)
Months Worked: 10;12
Hours Worked: 7;7.5
Job Family: Educational Support Services
Sub‑Function: Classroom Assistants
Position Type: Temporary, as‑needed
Salary: up to $16 hour
Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
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.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Human Resources
- 2644 Riva Road
- Annapolis, Maryland 21401
- Phone: 410-222-5061
- Fax: 443-458-0134
- Email: recruitment@aacps.org
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