Temp: Support Assistant; TSA; Infants & Toddlers Program

Temp:
Support Assistant (TSA) - Infants & Toddlers Program

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Infants & Toddler Program - Glen Burnie, Maryland

Job : 5145801

Final date to receive applications: May 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 02, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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. 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.

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

• 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

• 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.
• Effective working and communicating with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., video/web…