Temp: Support Assistant; TSA - Woodside Elementary

Position Summary

Temp:
Support Assistant (TSA) – Woodside Elementary School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Position is posted to create a pool of candidates; employees will be contacted as positions become available.

Under the direction of the supervising teacher or administrator, Temporary Support Assistants (TSAs) assist teachers with the physical, emotional, behavioral, and instructional needs of students at the Preschool/PreK through secondary grade levels. TSAs supervise students throughout the school day, both in the school building and on work sites, and perform instructional tasks, support self-care, and collect data as outlined by professional staff based upon individual student objectives.

• Participate in routine supervision of students throughout the school day within the school building and/or worksite/community environment; assist on/off bus, lift, push students in equipment, and monitor entry and exit of students to assure correct location.
• Assist students with proper social behavior, personal hygiene, and self-help skills, including toileting, feeding, grooming as assigned throughout the school day and/or at off-site locations.
• Support students during instruction and other curriculum tasks, reinforcing subjects initially 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.
• 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 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.

• 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

• Exercise considerable patience and work with physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or multiple disabilities students.
• Direct in-person provision of service requires punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• 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).

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

• Standing, walking, sitting, keyboarding, talking, hearing, and driving as specified; lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required.

• 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.