Temp: Support Assistant; TSA; Mill High School

Temp:
Support Assistant (TSA) - Old Mill High School

Starting Date: Immediately

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 supervises 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, and monitoring entry/exit to ensure correct location.
• Assist students with developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene and self‑help skills including toileting, feeding, and grooming as assigned.
• 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 as designated.
• Observe and manage behavior of students in classroom, lunch, 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 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 child development with specific applications to special education.

• None.

• Ability to exercise considerable patience and to work with students having physical, mental, emotional and/or multiple disabilities.
• Direct in‑person provision of service requires punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to diverse learner needs.
• Effective communication and collaboration with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., video/web conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite).

• Hold or be eligible for a Driver’s License (DL) Class C Non‑Commercial issued by Maryland or state of legal residence.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

• Driving required to conduct board business within the scope of employment.
• Personal vehicle required.

• None.

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time.
• Walking: 1/3–2/3 percent.
• Sitting: 1/3–2/3 percent.
• Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent.
• Talking: 1/3–2/3 percent.
• Hearing: 1/3–2/3 percent.
• Driving: 1/3–2/3 percent.
• As required by duties and responsibilities.

• No special vision requirements.
• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time.
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