Student Assistant Pool

at  Howard County Public School System

PLEASE VIEW THE ATTACHMENT FOR JOB DETAILS, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.

A complete application includes all application materials and proof of education. Applicants must submit all required materials in a timely fashion.
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Description:
Working under the supervision of the principal and the direction of the teacher(s) or other professional, the Student Assistant assists students with disabilities who require direct adult supervision to access appropriate educational programs. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.
Essential Job Functions:

The duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional related duties for the position. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office or every day.

• Implement instructional plans designed by professional staff.
• Facilitate student learning by implementing IEP adaptations and modifications which may include the use of assistive technology and adapted equipment.
• Actively support and facilitate student independence and participation in the educational program.
• Implement behavioral support plans for students.
• Collect data on goals and objectives and behavioral support plans.
• Communicate progress or concerns on a daily basis to the teacher or other professional who is directing the Student Assistant’s work.
• Monitor and facilitate student performance during activities such as lunch, recess, assemblies, breaks, transitions, etc.
• Facilitate the student’s communication and social interaction throughout the day.
• Feed the student or assist the student in developing feeding skills.
• Escort students to and from areas in and outside the building
• Promote an attitude of dignity and self-worth in the student
• Assist the student with physical demands by lifting, positioning, placing the student in support devices, and transferring students from wheelchairs for toileting and position changes.
• Assist or change the student during toileting activities.
• Assist the student in developing personal hygiene skills.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• An eagerness to work with students with disabilities and of the age group assigned.
• Competency in oral and written language skills to record and communicate observations of student behavior and data collection.
• Flexibility and initiative in working with students and staff.
• An ability to accept assignments and to carry them out to completion.

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all of the qualifications, listed herein, to be considered for the vacancy. Use the application, to specifically address each qualification.
Education:
High school graduate or equivalency certificate.(must scan and upload diploma or official transcript to the online application). Foreign credentials must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organiztion. https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Documents/DEE/Certification/ForeignEvaluationAgencies.pdf

EXPERIENCE:

Some experience working with students in a K-12 setting is desired but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist the student with physical demands by lifting, positioning, placing the student in support devices, and transferring students from wheelchairs for toileting and position changes.
• Assist or change the student during toileting activities.

• Implement instructional plans designed by professional staff.
• Facilitate student learning by implementing IEP adaptations and modifications which may include the use of assistive technology and adapted equipment.
• Actively support and facilitate student independence and participation in the educational program.
• Implement behavioral support plans for students.
• Collect data on goals and objectives and behavioral support plans.
• Communicate progress or concerns on a daily basis to the teacher or other professional who is directing the Student Assistant’s work.
• Monitor and facilitate student performance during activities such as lunch, recess, assemblies, breaks, transitions, etc.
• Facilitate the student’s communication and social interaction throughout the day.
• Feed the student or assist the student in developing feeding skills.
• Escort students to and from areas in and outside the building
• Promote an attitude of dignity and self-worth in the student
• Assist the student with physical demands by lifting, positioning, placing the student in support devices, and transferring students from wheelchairs for toileting and position changes.
• Assist or change the student during toileting activities.
• Assist the student in developing personal hygiene skills.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• An eagerness to work with students with disabilities and of the age group assigned.
• Competency in oral and written language skills to record and communicate observations of student behavior and data collection.
• Flexibility and initiative in working with students and staff.
• An ability to accept assignments and to carry them out to completion