EC Teacher Assistant

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Job : 4742529

Final date to receive applications: Jul 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jun 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

EC Teacher Assistant

SUMMARY:

An Exceptional Children Instructional Assistant assists the classroom teacher in every area necessary to provide support, instruction, and supervision for students with special needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Performs a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students.

2. Performs, under general supervision, a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting the teacher.

3. Stays abreast of activities performed by the teacher, daily routines of the classroom, student handbook rules, handbook of Parent’s Rights and procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.

4. Obtains and maintains certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and additional trainings and Professional Learning Communities as outlined by EC Central Services and building administrator.

5. Participates in professional learning to assure implementation of: adapting instruction, use of equipment and tools for students with disabilities; confidentiality regulations; principles of organization and administration of the school district; curriculum for the grade/age of the children with which assistant is assigned to work; evidence-based practices for teaching students with disabilities; research-based curriculums.

8. Under the supervision of the teacher, provides direct and indirect instruction to students; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.

9. Provides supervision of student(s), ensuring the safety and well-being of students; implements use of positive reinforcement procedures to teach and reinforce appropriate behaviors.

10. Collects data on student performance under the direction of the teacher.

11. Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc. 12. Assists with the delivery of specialized services for students in need daily living skills and self-care skills;

includes but is not limited to tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, changing diapers, lifting, pushing wheelchairs, use of other adapted equipment; and other necessary and appropriate medical procedures under the training and supervision of the school nurse and/or classroom teacher.

13. Administers medication, when trained, and monitors special diets.

14. Performs general housekeeping duties; sets up a variety of equipment each morning; puts equipment away at the end of the day; washes mats, toys, equipment, etc. with appropriate cleaning supplies; performs simple repairs and maintenance related to student and school equipment.

15. Accepts possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids and may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as latex gloves.

26. PreK:
May work with EC Specialized Programs as follows: accompany classes on field trips; assist with physical education class; assist with the instruction of emergency procedures; performs lunch, bus, hall duty, etc.; keeps abreast of and adheres to child care licensure and sanitation rules and regulations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION,EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
Associates Degree; in combination with the training and experience to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively do this job. Must meet paraprofessional requirements under No

Child Left Behind; required. Must become initially certified in a Crisis Intervention Program and any other specific program to be determined by the BCPS Exceptional Children’s Department, as well…