What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant: Early Childhood Special Education - Infants & Toddlers Program position at Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
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TEACHER ASSISTANT: EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATIONJOB SUMMARY
Performs 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/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adapts 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 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
- Associate's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university, in lieu of Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, required.
- Other: To work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES, required.
Experience
- Less than one (1) year related experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Considerable 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 Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, in lieu of Associate's degree, issued by Council for Professional Recognition required.
- To work in a Title I-funded school, a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment, in lieu of 48 college credit hours, issued by ETS or NES required.
Driving Requirements
- N/A
LEADERSHIP ROLE
- N/A
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: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Sitting: under 1/3 of the time
- Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 of the time
- Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Pushing: under 1/3 of the time
- Pulling: under 1/3 of the time
- Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 of the time
- Balancing: under 1/3 of the time
- Stooping: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Kneeling: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Crouching: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Twisting: under 1/3 of the time
- Squatting: under 1/3 of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Hearing: over 2/3 of the time
- Smelling: under 1/3 of the time
- Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: over 2/3 of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
- Color vision (ability to identify/distinguish colors)
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
- Outdoor environment: under 1/3 of the time
- Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 of the time
- Temperature Change: under 1/3 of the time
Exposure
- Wet or humid conditions (non-weather related): under 1/3 of the time
- Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
- Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 of the time
Travel Requirements
- N/A
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Essential Job: Months Worked:10Hours Worked:7Job Family:Educational Support ServicesSub-Function:Classroom Assistants