Schools.Contractual- Early Intervention Assistant

Job Title

Early Intervention Assistants (EIA)

Early Intervention Assistants (EIA) work both one on one and in groups with our youngest students to support learning. They receive job specific training and support students in a variety of settings under the supervision of the Department of Special Education.

Responsibilities include:

• Attend training sessions with the Department of Special Education team.
• Collect data using data sheets designed by the classroom teacher/special educator/service provider.
• Complete all documentation necessary (data, time sheet etc.)
• Create instructional materials in collaboration with the classroom teacher, service provider and/or specialist.
• Assists teacher in monitoring and managing student behavior and classroom management
• Provides instructional assistance in support of classroom and learning activities.
• Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, strategies, activities, and materials.
• Assists students individually and in small groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement activities, and other instruction related activities or professional development
• Assists in maintaining a neat and safe classroom.
• May assist students with daily living activities such as feeding and toileting including diapering when appropriate.
• Seek clarification from classroom teacher, service provider and/or specialist regarding procedures and implementation whenever needed.
• Refer parental concerns to the classroom teacher/service provider.
• Contact classroom teacher, service provider and specialist immediately if concerns arise.
• Maintain professional relationship with school and Department of Special Education staff.
• In the event of absence or tardiness, notify school, service provider and specialist via email and/or phone.
• Maintain professional dress.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and professional standards.

Education, Training, and

Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in verbal communications.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to provide assistance and support services to students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school system personnel.

Physical and

Environmental Conditions:

• The work of this class entails physical activities such as walking and standing, lifting and carrying, and related physical duties associated with assisting students, including getting down on a young child's level to play with them, toileting support, and diaper changing.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully completing a background, Department of Social Services (DSS) and criminal history check. A completed application must be on file in the Office of Staffing/Temporary Services to be eligible to work in this position.

Salary: $ 20.00 per hour

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals.

Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Application Instructions:

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college…