Temp: Support Assistant (TSA) - Judy Center at Georgetown East Elementary

This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible candidates will be contacted as positions become available.

About the role

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. Supervision of students throughout the school day includes carrying out instructional tasks, supporting self-care, and collecting data as outlined by professional staff based upon individual student objectives.

This is a part-time position, 14 hours per week: Tuesday 8am–2:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday 8am–noon. Hours may change due to programming.

Responsibilities

• Participates 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 in equipment, and monitoring entry and exit of students.
• Assists students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene, and self-help skills, including toileting (changing diapers and soiled clothing), feeding, and grooming as assigned.
• Supports students during instruction and other curriculum tasks, reinforcing subjects initially introduced by the teacher in one-on-one or small groups, and implements instructional plans and activities as designated.
• Provides reinforcement techniques to keep students focused and on task.
• Observes and manages behavior of students in the classroom, lunch areas, playground, and other learning environments according to approved procedures.
• Observes and gathers data regarding student performance on instructional and behavioral goals and provides data collection to the supervising teacher.
• Supports students with social, emotional, and behavior concerns, including implementing behavior strategies and supports.
• Follows AACPS policies and procedures while assisting students and staff in the building and off-site work training activities and/or community-based settings.
• Participates in professional development, attending workshops and in-service training for specialized care needs, seizures, disruptive behavior, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Formal academic courses/training in child development with specific applications to special education preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for a Driver’s License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV).
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Skills

• Ability to exercise considerable patience and work with physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or multiple disabilities students.
• Punctual, regular, and predictable attendance is essential.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• 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).

Schedule

• Part-time, 14 hours per week: Tuesday 8am–2:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday 8am–noon.
• Hours may change due to programming.
• 20% daily travel within the county to assist at locations (other schools, parks, libraries) as needed.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: under 1/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Driving: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Work environment is primarily office, school, or similar indoor settings with moderate noise levels.