Position Type:

SUB & TEMP POSITIONS - TEMPORARY/ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT (M0526)

Date Posted:

3/5/2024

Location:

SUBSTITUTES (555555)

Closing Date:

06/01/2024

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BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE: Additional Assistant - Medical Needs, Level II

REPORTS TO: School Administrator

DEFINITION: Under the direct supervision of the special educator, who is the case manager for students with Individual Education Programs, assists special and general educators by providing support and assistance to individual students with moderate to severe disabilities to meet requirements necessary for participation in the school environment. Performs other duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Provides direct, individual assistance to the student so that the student can participate, as independently as possible, in the least restrictive environment. This may include lifting, positioning, and transferring students between equipment, assisting with mobility on level surfaces, stairs, and playground.

Supports mealtime participation. This may include obtaining food from the cafeteria, serving food, and feeding an individual student. Supports the student in self-feeding, as needed. Monitors food/choking management and saliva management throughout the school day.

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 (menstruation, bowel movements).

Support student's social emotional learning needs throughout the school day. May include following a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and monitoring prompting level and positive reinforcement of behavior.

Provides opportunities for practice of goal related skills during daily routines and collection of data.

Carries out special instructions regarding special physical handling, care or exercises required by student. Facilitates the student's use of braces and other adapted equipment.

Supports the student during emergency evacuation and drills based on the student specific emergency plan.

Assists students with transitions. Establishes rapport with students and maintains a positive relationship.

Accompanies the student on curricular/field trips to provide for personal and health care needs.

Provides refocusing prompts for students as necessary. Rephrases directions as required.

Uses functional sign language or other communication devices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent is preferred.

Experience working with individuals with disabilities and personal care is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license preferred.

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of school and classroom rules and activities. General knowledge of special education. Skills in verbal communications. Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Skill in working closely with individuals. Skill in aiding and supporting 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. Ability to lift and transfer students as required.

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 (up to 35 lbs.) and carrying, and related physical duties associated with assisting students.

FLSA: Non-exempt

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing a background, DSS, and criminal history check. Employees must have submitted an application for employment to the Office of Staffing.

SALARY: $ 20.00 per hour.

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.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

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). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.

* 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 supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.

* Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.

* Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

* All persons 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. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.

* 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 for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.

* Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-###-####). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-###-####).

Contact Information

6901 Charles Street, E Building

Towson, Maryland 21204

Phone: 443-###-####