Temp: Support Assistant (TSA) - Oakwood Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Glen Burnie (MD)

Sur place

USD 30 000 - 40 000

Temps partiel

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is looking for Temporary Support Assistants to help meet the physical, emotional, and instructional needs of students. This role includes supervising students throughout their day in various settings, assisting with personal care, and supporting learning activities.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and preferably some training in child development. Candidates should demonstrate patience and effective communication with students who have diverse needs.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
Formal courses in child development preferred.

Responsabilités

Supervise students during school hours and work sites.
Assist students with social behavior and personal hygiene.
Support instructional activities and collect performance data.

Connaissances

Ability to work with students with disabilities

Teaching style adaptability

Effective communication

Patience

Business technology proficiency

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Training in child development

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Position Summary

Temp: Support Assistant

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

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 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).

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