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Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute - Hilltop Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Glen Burnie, MD · 1 wk ago
EducationFull-time

About the Role

This position serves in a substitute capacity on a permanent basis for an absent teacher(s) by continuing daily instruction in all areas of curriculum. When not substituting, the role assists teachers and students with special projects, reinforces subjects with students individually or in small groups, or supervises students to provide relief time to teachers for planning periods, conferences, and related professional activities. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and professional staff.

This position is at a Title I school which requires at least 48 college credits or the passing of the Parapro exam. Bilingual and biliterate in a targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.

Responsibilities

  • Serves in a substitute capacity for an absent teacher(s) following lesson plans in all areas of curriculum; provides necessary reinforcement of instruction and materials.
  • Discusses with teacher(s) what has happened during their absence. As required, extends lesson plans and continues daily instruction during any absence(s).
  • Supervises students to provide relief time to teachers for planning periods, conferences, and related professional activities.
  • Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies, and materials to meet individual needs of students.
  • Works with teachers/students on special projects, lessons, or assignments.
  • Prepares a variety of instructional materials, including posters, charts, transparencies, game boards, and cards.
  • Sets up learning, laboratory, and activity centers.
  • Assists students having difficulties.
  • Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
  • 48 college credit hours required (or passing of the Parapro exam).
  • One (1) year of experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools, if assigned to Virtual Academy.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
  • Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment in dealing with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees, and parents.
  • Ability to independently plan and/or follow instructional lessons/assignments.
  • 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, and/or PowerPoint).
  • If assigned to a bilingual program, must be bilingual and biliterate in the targeted language. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in a target language is preferred.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

  • Standing: under 1/3 of the time
  • Walking: under 1/3 of the time
  • Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  • Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  • Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  • Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  • Vision: No special vision requirements (with correction as needed).
  • Work Environment: Office, school, or similar indoor environment over 2/3 of the time.
  • Noise Level: Moderate (between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time).
  • Lifting and Carrying: None.

Schedule

191 days worked per year, 10 months worked per year, 7 hours worked per day. Non-exempt position.

Pay

Refer to the Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale for Unit 4 - SAAAAC (Grade: SG07).

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