Temp: Teacher Assistant (TA) - All Summer Programs

JOB SUMMARY Assists teachers and other school professionals with the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities receiving services during the summer. Assists students with individual and group instructional assignments and tasks. Provides care for the physical needs of students including bathroom/toilet care. This position requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and lifting. ADDITIONAL WORK DAYS/HOURS Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed: Summer hours ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Assists students on/off buses often involving lifting and pushing. Monitors entry and exit of students assuring that they get to the correct classroom. Assists with non-instructional self-help skills, such as dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene. Assists in supporting students with challenging behaviors. Reacts promptly in the event of seizures, disruptive behavior, or related situations. Assists in gathering materials and classroom set up. Establishes a positive classroom climate. Supports classroom instruction and implementation of instructional. Works collaboratively with staff; teachers and facilitators. Assist in maintaining order in discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning, and monitors appropriate use and care of materials, equipment and facilities. Observes and gathers data (assessment, attendance) on student(s). Confers and discusses progress of student(s) with teachers and other professional staff. Inventory and return of instructional materials in a timely/orderly fashion. Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To 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. EDUCATION High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required. EXPERIENCE None KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS Considerable patience and the ability to work with students with disabilities. 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). Ability to deal effectively with students and staff. Ability to collaborate and follow directives effectively with a team.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time Wrist deviation: under 1/3 percent of the time Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time Pushing: over 2/3 percent of the time Pulling: over 2/3 percent of the time Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Climbing (Ascend/Descend): over 2/3 percent of the time Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time Stooping: over 2/3 percent of the time Kneeling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Crouching: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Crawling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Bending: over 2/3 percent of the time Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time Tasting: under 1/3 percent of the time Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. VISION No special vision requirements WORK ENVIRONMENT Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time Outdoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time NOISE LEVEL Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time WEIGHT & FORCE Up to 50 pounds: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time JOB INFORMATION Approved Date: 11/1/2024 Established Date: 2/1/2015 Title Code: Y00121 Title: TEACHER ASSISTANT TEMPORARY: SUMMER PROGRAMS Alternate Title: Teacher Assistant: Summer Programs Temporary Reports to Generic: Reports to Specific: FACILITATOR: SUMMER PROGRAMS SITE TEMPORARY Division: Academics Business Unit: Curriculum & Assessments Negotiated Agreement: N/A

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Unit: 0 Days Worked: FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: Job Family: Educational Support Services Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants #J-18808-Ljbffr Anne Arundel County Public Schools