Temp: Support Assistant; TSA)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Solley Elementary - Glen Burnie, Maryland

Job : 5145245

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: Temp:
Support Assistant

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

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 across Preschool/PreK, elementary, and secondary grade levels. TSAs 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.

• 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, pushing students in equipment and monitoring entry and exit of students to assure they reach the correct location.
• Assist students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene, and self‑help skills (e.g., toileting, feeding, grooming) as assigned throughout the school day and/or while 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.
• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Preferred:
  Formal academic courses/training in the field of child development with specific applications to the area of special education.

• None

• Ability to exercise considerable patience and work with physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or students with multiple disabilities.
• 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,…