Teacher Assistant: Substitute - Brooklyn Park Middle

Job Summary

Serves in a substitute capacity on a permanent basis for an absent teacher(s) by continuing daily instruction in all areas of curriculum. At other times, assists teachers/students with special projects; works with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher; or supervises students to provide relief time to teachers for planning periods, conferences and related professional activities.

Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and professional staff. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.

• Serves in a substitute capacity for an absent teacher(s) following lesson plans in all areas of curriculum; or providing necessary reinforcement of instruction and materials.
• Discusses with teacher(s) what has happened during their absence. As required, extends lesson plans and continues daily instruction during any absence(s).
• Continues instruction and/or supervises students to provide relief time to teachers for planning periods, conferences, and related professional activities.
• Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies, and materials to meet individual needs of students.
• Works with teachers/students on special projects/lessons/assignments.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include: posters, charts, transparencies, game boards/cards.
• Sets up learning, laboratory, and activity centers. Assists students having difficulties.
• Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required; and 48 college credit hours (if applicable) required.
• Experience: One (1) year virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools if assigned to Virtual Academy.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques; patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment in dealing with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees and parents; ability to independently plan and/or follow instructional lessons/assignments; effective work and communication with diverse populations; proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Language Requirements: Bilingual/Biliterate required if assigned to bilingual program; otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in target language preferred.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
• Citizenship, Residency or Work Visa: Required.

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 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
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Vision:
  No special vision requirements. Working 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. No lifting or carrying requirements.

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,  TDD  or Email Recruitment.