Temp: Support Assistant; TSA - Summer Programs

Position: Temp: Support Assistant (TSA) - All Summer Programs
Title Code:

Temp:
Support Assistant

Those selected for the Summer Program positions will be notified by email. During the application process you will select the programs of interest to you.

Program dates for MOST Summer Programs are below, specific dates and times will be confirmed if you are hired for a specific program.

Secondary & Elementary Offerings:

Secondary Summer School:

Faculty Meeting:
July 2 at 9:00am

Secondary Summer School Session:
July 6-July 30

Secondary Summer School Graduation:
August 6 at 1:00 pm

Contacts:

Secondary Summer School - additional information - Nelson Horine at nhorine

Virtual Secondary Summer School - Christianna Landsman -  or clandsman

Secondary Summer School Site - Virtual ONLY

Student Hours 8:45 am-12:45 pm

Secondary Summer Camps:

July 1-2:
Proposed Teacher Workdays at Sites

July 6- 30:
Window of Instructional Days and Clean Up

Individual camp sites may vary by program. Please reach out to program leads for more information.

Secondary Summer Camp Sites

Brooklyn Park MS

Old Mill Middle South

Studio 39

Meade HS

Severna Park HS

South River HS

Secondary Title I

Meade High

Secondary & Specialty Extended School Year (ESY):

Secondary ESY:

Student Hours 10 am-2 pm

Brooklyn Park MS

South River HS

Meade HS

Old Mill Middle South

Specialty ESY:

Student Hours 10 am-2 pm

Ruth Parker Eason

Phoenix Academy

Central Special at South River HS

Elementary Offerings:

June 30
- July 2:
Proposed Teacher Workdays at Sites

July 6-30:
Window of Instructional Days and Clean Up

Elementary Summer Academy (Previously Camp Engage) & Extended School Year (ESY) Sites

Student hours 8 am-12 pm

Overlook ES

Piney Orchard ES

Jones ES

Jacobsville ES

Quarterfield ES

Lothian ES

George Cromwell ES (ESY)

SOAR (Title
1) Sites

Student hours 8:30 am-2:30 pm

Freetown ES

Oakwood ES

Mills Parole ES

Hebron Harmon ES

Park ES

The expectation is once accepting a summer position the staff is required to report to work for the entire summer session. Paid leave is not granted during the summer sessions and staff does not receive benefits of the regular school year (i.e. sick leave, business leave, vacation days, etc.)

Summer program staff must make a commitment to be present for the ENTIRE program including all in-service days, workdays, and student instructional days. Failure to make this commitment may impact future employment with the Summer programs.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the supervising teacher or administrator, Temporary Support Assistants (TSA) assists teachers with the physical, emotional, behavioral, and instructional needs of students at the Preschool/PreK, elementary and secondary grade levels. Supervision of students throughout the school day, both in the school building and on work sites, includes carrying out instructional tasks, supporting self-care, and collecting data as outlined by professional staff based upon individual student objectives.

Employee(s) must be capable of performing any and all of the listed duties individually or independently which may vary based upon their work location/assignment and available staffing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

* Participates in routine supervision of students throughout the school day within the school building and/or worksite /community environment; to include assisting on/off bus, lifting, pushing students in equipment and monitors entry and exit of students to assure they get to the correct location.

* Assists students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene and self-help skills including, but not limited to, toileting (i.e., changing diapers and soiled clothing), feeding, grooming as assigned by the position throughout the school day and/or while at off-site locations.

* Supports students during instruction and other curriculum tasks, including reinforcing subjects initially introduced by the teacher in one-on-one or small groups, and implements instructional plans and activities as designated by the job coach and/or teacher. Provides reinforcement techniques to keep students focused and on task.

* Observes and manages behavior of students in the classroom, lunch areas, playground, and other learning environments according to approved procedures.

* Observes and gathers data regarding student performance on instructional and behavioral goals and provide data collection to the supervising teacher.

* Supports students with social, emotional, and behavior concerns including the implementation of behavior strategies and supports.

* Follows AACPS policies & procedures while assisting students and staff in the building and off-site work training activities and/or community-based settings.

* Participates in professional development; attends workshops and in-service training for all specialized related care needs, seizures, disruptive behavior, etc. as provided by Board of Education.

* 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…