Early Intervention Assistant- Contractual

Early Intervention Assistants (EIA) work both one on one and in groups with our youngest students to support learning. They receive job specific training and support students in a variety of settings under the supervision of the Department of Special Education.

Responsibilities:

• Attend training sessions with the Department of Special Education team.
• Collect data using data sheets designed by the classroom teacher/special educator/service provider.
• Complete all documentation necessary (data time sheet etc.)
• Create instructional materials in collaboration with the classroom teacher service provider and/or specialist.
• Assists teacher in monitoring and managing student behavior and classroom management
• Provides instructional assistance in support of classroom and learning activities.
• Assists teachers in planning implementing and evaluating instructional lessons strategies activities and materials.
• Assists students individually and in small groups with instructional activities skills reinforcement activities and other instruction related activities or professional development
• Assists in maintaining a neat and safe classroom.
• May assist students with daily living activities such as feeding and toileting including diapering when appropriate.
• Seek clarification from classroom teacher service provider and/or specialist regarding procedures and implementation whenever needed.
• Refer parental concerns to the classroom teacher/service provider.
• Contact classroom teacher service provider and specialist immediately if concerns arise.
• Maintain professional relationship with school and Department of Special Education staff.
• In the event of absence or tardiness notify school service provider and specialist via email and/or phone.
• Maintain professional dress.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws state laws school board policies and professional standards.

Education Training and Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in verbal communications.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to provide assistance and support services to students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school system personnel.

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.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• The work of this class entails physical activities such as walking and standing lifting and carrying and related physical duties associated with assisting students including getting down on a young childs level to play with them toileting support and diaper changing.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully completing a background Department of Social Services (DSS) and criminal history check. A completed application must be on file in the Office of Staffing/Temporary Services to be eligible to work in this position.

Salary:$ 20.00 per hour

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at Non-Exempt

Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
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 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.

Contact Information

Kelly Hammond HR Analyst

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