Additional Assistant

Definition: Under the direction of the classroom teacher or special educator who is the case manager for students with Individual Educational Programs assists special and general educators by providing non-instructional support and assistance to students with moderate to severe disabilities to meet requirements necessary for participation in the school environment. Performs other duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

• Provide direct assistance and support to students so that they can participate as independently as possible in their least restrictive educational environment. Leads small group activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Provides support for student communication which includes using a variety of communication devices/systems.
• Provides accommodations and supplementary aids as outlined in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• May facilitates the students use of mobility equipment such as wheelchairs leg braces walkers and prone standers.
• Assist and supervise students during mealtimes which may include support in obtaining food from the cafeteria serving food facilitating self-feeding.
• Assists in maintaining discipline and encouraging appropriate on-task behavior by the student.
• Accompanies the student on curricular/field trips to provide for personal needs.
• Provides opportunities for practice of goal related skills during daily routines and collection of data.
• Supports students in managing their behavior by implementing classroom and schoolwide support and individual behavior intervention plans when applicable.
• Provides refocusing prompts for students as necessary. Rephrases directions as required.
• Assists students with transitions. Establishes rapport with students and maintains a positive relationship.
• Assists students with aspects of toileting and self-care which may include diapering lifting on and off the toilet and changing tables/mats toileting systems and hygiene.
• Carries out special instructions regarding special physical handling care or exercises required by student.
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Training and Experience:

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of school and classroom rules and activities. General knowledge of special education. Skill in verbal communications. Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Skill in working closely with individuals. Skill in providing assistance and support to students. Ability to follow and enforce safety and disciplinary rules. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students teachers and other school personnel.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The work of this class entails physical activities and is classified within the Medium physical demands which includes frequent walking sitting bending twisting kneeling squatting reaching standing climbing lifting and carrying and related physical duties associated with assisting students.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Salary: 18.00 per hour

Benefits:BCPS offers limited benefits for temporary employees that may include 403(b)/457 plans paid sick and safe leave accruals and access to credit union benefits.

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class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship residency or work VISA in United States required

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals supervisors managers mentor teachers and university/college references from colleagues friends community members not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered.A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.

• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools regular and temporary are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

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