Temp: Support Assistant (TSA) - Odenton Elementary

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Participates in routine supervision of students throughout the school day within the school building and/or worksite /community environment; to include assisting on/off bus, lifting, pushing students in equipment and monitors entry and exit of students to assure they get to the correct location.
• Assists students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene and self-help skills including, but not limited to, toileting (i.e., changing diapers and soiled clothing), feeding, grooming as assigned by the position throughout the school day and/or while at off-site locations.
• Aids students during instruction and other curriculum tasks, including reinforcing subjects initially introduced by the teacher in one-on-one or small groups, and implementing instructional plans and activities as designated by the job coach and/or teacher.
• 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 the implementation of behavior strategies and supports.
• Follows AACPS policies & procedures while assisting students and staff in the building and off-site work training activities and/or community-based settings.
• Participates in professional development; attends workshops and in-service training for all specialized related care needs, seizures, disruptive behavior, etc. as provided by Board of Education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required. Formal academic courses/training in the field of child development with specific applications to the area of special education preferred.
• Experience: None
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics: Ability to exercise considerable patience and the ability to work with physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or multiple disabilities students. 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. Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Qualifications

• Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and Daily access to reliable transportation.
• Driving Requirements: Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position. Personal Vehicle LEADERSHIP ROLE: N/A

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

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

Travel Requirements

• 20% daily day travel within the county to assist at locations (other schools, parks, libraries) as needed.