Technician: Special Education Instructional Support - Point Pleasant Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Glen Burnie, MD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides services to students in their current environment and supports, trains, and consults with teachers and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams regarding students’ instructional and behavioral needs. The role travels daily between schools throughout the county to provide services in school-based settings during normal business hours. The position is classified as non-exempt and works 191 days over 10 months, for 7 hours per workday.

Requirements

An associate degree in an applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university; or successful completion of nine college or continuing-education credits of specific training in one or more listed areas: emotional disturbance, autism, early childhood, speech/language, intellectual disability, visual impairment, hearing impairment, or learning disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of experience supporting students with behavioral and academic needs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to demonstrate patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment when working with challenging students, including the physical and mental capacities needed for that work.
Ability to establish effective, cooperative working relationships with professional and support staff.
Ability to plan and follow assignments independently.
Willingness to learn and assist with implementing instructional methods, strategies, and techniques for students.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies that encourage parental involvement in student learning.
Ability to engage and work effectively with parents and guardians who have varied communication styles, skills, and experience in supporting their child's education.
Ability to use a variety of teaching styles to respond to diverse learners' needs.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications; examples include video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Hold or be eligible for a Class C non-commercial driver's license issued by Maryland or the employee's state of legal residence.
Have daily access to reliable transportation.
Retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work directly with students, teachers, and IEP teams to help implement instructional programs, plans, and activities.
Assist with training school-based staff in therapeutic and/or specialty-area techniques.
Collect, maintain, and analyze data on students, student progress, and services provided.
Develop recommendations and create materials to support students in their environments.
Model recommendations and train staff members in their use.
Provide follow-up support through classroom observations.
Monitor student behavior using accepted and appropriate practices and techniques.
Employ appropriate physical therapeutic techniques when necessary.
Consult with professional staff about appropriate instructional strategies and specialty-area intervention plans.
Attend meetings, conferences, and professional development.
Travel throughout the county to provide services in school-based settings during normal business hours.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the same or a lower classification.