Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute - Old Mill Middle South

Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute – Old Mill Middle South – Millersville, Maryland Job Details Job ID: 5726883 Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Summary Serves in a substitute capacity on a permanent basis for an absent teacher(s) by continuing daily instruction in all areas of curriculum. At other times, assists teachers/students with special projects; works with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher; 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. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment. Essential Duties / Responsibilities Serves in a substitute capacity for an absent teacher(s) following lesson plans in all areas of curriculum; or providing 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). Continues instruction and/or 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/assignments. Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include: posters, charts, transparencies, game boards/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. Minimum Qualifications Education – High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required; and 48 college credit hours required (if applicable). Experience – One (1) year virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools, if assigned to Virtual Academy required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics – 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. Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred). Language Requirements – Bilingual/Biliterate if assigned to bilingual program, required to be bilingual and biliterate in targeted language. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in target language preferred. Licenses and Certifications – Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Physical Demands / Working Conditions The 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 Demands Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 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 Vision – No special vision requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. View phone number on click.appcast.io TDD View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email Recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr IMDiversity