Temp: Support Assistant; TSA - Marley Glen Elementary

Temp:
Support Assistant (TSA) – Marley Glen Elementary

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Support Assistant (TSA) – Marley Glen Elementary role at Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Title Code: D33019
Title: Assistant Support:
Temporary
Alternate Title: Assistant:
Support Temporary
Reports to: Manager;
Principal

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. TSA supervise students throughout the school day, both in the school building and on work sites, carrying out instructional tasks, supporting self‑care, and collecting data as outlined by professional staff based upon individual student objectives.

TSAs must be capable of performing any and all listed duties individually or independently, which may vary based on work location, assignment, and 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 or pushing students, and monitoring entry and exit of students to assure they get to the correct location.
• Assist students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene and self‑help skills, including toileting (e.g., changing diapers and soiled clothing), feeding, grooming as assigned throughout the school day and/or while at off‑site locations.
• Support students during instruction and other curriculum tasks, reinforcing subjects introduced by the teacher in one‑on‑one or small groups, and implementing 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 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 following requirements 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 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‑disability 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 a 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…