Temp: Support Assistant; TSA – Quarterfield Elementary

Overview

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) provides a challenging and rewarding educational experience for every child. With a comprehensive system-wide multicultural curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade, AACPS focuses on success for every student. Quality instruction combined with teacher commitment ensures excellence in instructional programs. Located on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County is conveniently near Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and home to historic Annapolis.

Notable landmarks include the U.S. Naval Academy, Fort Meade, the National Security Agency, and Baltimore Washington International Airport. The county offers urban, suburban, and rural areas, 432 miles of tidal shoreline, fine dining, state parks, cultural attractions, entertainment, and professional sports.

Under the direction of the supervising teacher or administrator, Temporary Support Assistants (TSA) assist teachers with physical, emotional, behavioral, and instructional needs of students at Preschool/PreK, elementary, and secondary grade levels. TSAs supervise students throughout the school day, 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 building and/or worksite/community environment, including assisting on/off bus, lifting, pushing students, and monitoring entry/exit of students.
• Assist students with proper social behavior, personal hygiene and self‑help skills, including toileting, feeding, grooming as assigned throughout the school day and 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 implement instructional plans and activities as designated by the job coach and/or teacher.
• Observe and manage behavior of students in 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 Board of Education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Some College Level Courses in the field of child development with specific applications to the area of special education required.

• 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 diverse learner needs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint preferred).

• Hold or be eligible for Driver’s License (DL) Class C Non‑Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business within scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…