Temp: Support Assistant; TSA - West Meade Early Ed Center

Position: Temp: Support Assistant (TSA) - West Meade Early Ed Center

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Support Assistant (TSA) - West Meade Early Ed Center

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Support Assistant (TSA) - West Meade Early Ed Center role at Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Position Summary

Title Code: D33019. This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible candidates will be contacted as positions become available at this school.

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 listed duties independently, which may vary based on work location and staffing.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Participates in routine supervision of students throughout the school day within the school building and/or worksite/community environment; includes 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 toileting, 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.
• 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 provides data collection to the supervising teacher.
• Supports students with social, emotional and behavior concerns including 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.

Education

• 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.

Experience

None.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to exercise considerable patience and 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.
• 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; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle.

Leadership Role

N/A.

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