Technician: Special Education Instructional Support

Title: CodeTechnician Special Education Instructional Support

JOB SUMMARY

Provides services to students in their current environment. Supports, trains, and consults teachers and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams with instructional and behavioral needs of students. Travels daily from school to school throughout the county.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works directly with students, teachers, and IEP teams to assist with implementing instructional programs, plans, and activities.
• Assists with training of therapeutic and/or specialty area techniques to school-based staff.
• Collects, maintains, and analyzes data of students progress and services provided.
• Develops recommendations and creates materials to support students in their environment.
• Models and trains staff members on the recommendations.
• Provides follow-up and support via observation in the classrooms.
• Monitors student behavior in accordance with accepted and appropriate practices and techniques. May employ appropriate physical therapeutic techniques as necessary.
• Consults with professional staff regarding appropriate instructional strategies and specialty area intervention plans.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and professional development.
• Travels throughout the county to provide services in school-based settings during normal business hours.
• 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 satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Associates Degree in an applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• OR Some College Level Courses: Successful completion of nine (9) college or continuing education credits of specific training related to one or several of the following areas: emotional disturbance, autism, early childhood, speech language, mental retardation, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and learning disabilities required.
• OR An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Three (3) years experience supporting students with behavioral and academic needs required.
• OR An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment requiring both physical and mental capacities for dealing with challenging students.
• Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relations with professional and support staff.
• Ability to independently plan and follow assignments.
• Willingness to learn and assists in implementing instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist students.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skills, and experience to support their childs education experience.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., VideoWeb Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint) preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
• Hold or be eligible for a Drivers License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence MVADMV required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.

Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing between 13 and 23 percent of the time.
• Walking between 13 and 23 percent of the time.
• Sitting between 13 and 23 percent of the time.
• Keyboarding between 13 and 23 percent of the time.
• Pushing between 13 and 23 percent of the time.
• Pulling between 13 and 23 percent of the time.
• Stooping under 13 percent of the time.
• Kneeling under 13 percent of the time.
• Crouching under 13 percent of the time.
• Bending under 13 percent of the time.
• Squatting under 13 percent of the time.
• Talking over 23 percent of the time.
• Hearing over 23 percent of the time.
• Driving between 13 and 23 percent of the time. As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• No special vision requirements.

Work Environment

• Office, school, or similar indoor environment over 23 percent of the time.

Noise Level

• Moderate over 23 percent of the time.

Weight & Force

• Lifting and carrying requirements: Up to 100 pounds under 13 percent of the time.

Travel Requirements

• 20 daily day travel within the county from school to school.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 11/12/2022 Established Date: 6/1/2004 Title Code: D33451 Title: TECHNICIAN SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Reports to: Generic Coordinator Reports to: Specific COORDINATOR SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION ORGANIZATION: Academics & Strategic Initiatives ASI Business Unit: Curriculum & Instruction C&ID Department: Special Education Specialized Instruction Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County SAAAACHR JOB INFORMATION Unit: IV Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: SG11 Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate Unit 4 - SAAAACHR. Essential Job Months Worked: 10 Hours Worked: 7 Job Family: Administrative and Office Support Sub-Function: Technical-Clerical Support VR: 24162