Teacher Assistant Special Education Annapolis Middle at Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Title Code:Teacher Assistant: Special EducationJob Details: This position is at a Title I school which requires at least 48 college credits or the passing of the Parapro exam in addition to any other requirements noted in the job description below.JOB SUMMARYPerforms duties under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or service provider to provide support and assist with the instructional program within the assigned school with specific responsibility for assisting in supervision and instruction of students with disabilities; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs and behavioral and social/emotional needs. Performs extensive and detailed data collection and documentation of each essential duty. The position may be 10 or 12 months depending on assignment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESAdapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.Assists in implementing instructional programs and lesson plans and provides instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities.Participates in the implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and behavioral plans by the IEP team for students with behavioral needs or other special conditions.Performs clerical tasks to assist in the preparation of instructional materials.Maintains data collection and documentation of activities assignments and assistance provided to students.Attends meetings professional development medical and behavioral trainings.May assist with administering immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering tube feeding colostomy bags medication etc.) assists students with personal care tasks including but not limited to bathroom clothing hygiene and toileting and applies and removes physical therapy appliances as instructed by the service provider according to the IEP plan.Assists students with mobility needs such as lifting and positioning in and out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in their wheelchairs in and around school and on field trips.Assists students with accessing their electronic communicators switches pointers feeder etc.Assists with pre-lunch and lunch activities and monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments.Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalency CertificateExperienceworking with students with disabilitiesKnowledge Skills Abilities and Other CharacteristicsConsiderable patience and the ability to work with students who have physical cognitive and behavior challenges.Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods strategies and techniques to assists teachers.Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.Ability to meet IEP goals and/or district benchmarks.Ability to present and/or reinforce leaning concepts.Ability to ensure equipment is connected and functioning properly.Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing Microsoft Office Suite-Word Excel Outlook and/or PowerPoint preferred).Licenses and CertificationsEmployee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.N/ADriving RequirementsN/AProfessional Organization Affiliations or MembershipsEmployee must retain active enrollment affiliations and memberships as a condition of employment.N/ACAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTSQualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer requires:Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.Qualification Requirements for Title I Facilities requires:New hires or transfers who have successfully achieved the Highly-Qualified ParaEducator status through successful completion of the ParaPro assessment or post-secondary education in accordance with the mandated requirements for Title I and/or relevant laws in place are eligible for placement at Grade XX (Higher Grade). However placement in Grade XX (Higher Grade) is contingent on having met the aforementioned requirements and the schools Title I status. Grade placement may be reduced if the school no longer qualifies as Title I and/or you voluntarily transfer to a non-Title I Teacher Assistant position.Eligibility for Consideration for Promotional Increase from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as (1) standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; (2) demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; and (3) regular and punctual attendance.LEADERSHIP ROLEN/APHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSThe physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical DemandsStanding: under 1/3 percent of the timeWalking: under 1/3 percent of the timeSitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeKeyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeTalking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeHearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeAs required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.VisionThe vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.No special vision requirementsWork EnvironmentLocationOffice school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the timeNoise LevelModerate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeTravel RequirementsN/AJOB INFORMATIONApproved Date:7/1/2023Established Date:7/1/2014Title Code:D33053Title:TEACHER ASSISTANT: SPECIAL EDUCATIONReports to Generic:PrincipalReports to Specific:PRINCIPALORGANIZATIONDivision:AcademicsBusiness Unit:Curriculum & Instruction (C&I)Department:Special EducationNegotiated Agreement:Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)HR JOB INFORMATIONUnit:IVDays Worked:191; 260FLSA Exemption Status:Non-ExemptGrade:SG05;SG06ClickHEREto view Terms of Employment Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 4 - SAAAAC)Essential Job:Months Worked:10;12Hours Worked:7Job Family:Educational Support ServicesSub-Function:Classroom Assistants Key Skills Integration,Advocacy,Animation,Back Office Support,Bid Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1