Paraeducator - Pre-K - Joppatowne Elementary School

Harford County Public Schools • Joppa, MD

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About The Position

To assist school staff with instructional programs, activities, and personal needs of students.

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needsof the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude themfrom the position if the workis a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and
• associate of artsdegree or higherfrom an accredited college or university; or
• CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate) http://www.cdacouncil.org/ with 48 college credit with grade "C" or higher; or
• CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate) http://www.cdacouncil.org/ with a passing score of 455 or higher on the Para Pro Assessment
• Possess strongverbal, written, andinterpersonal skills.
• Able to be trained in and perform proper restraint techniques.
• Able to meet physical requirements of position which are considered essential job functions, with or without accommodation, by passing pre-employment exam. Such requirements directly support students and include, butare not limited to, squatting, kneeling, and ability to lift and transfer students weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Possess specific skills as dictated by the needsof the students, e.g., sign language, ability to lift heavy objects, address medical needs, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students withdisabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportto students duringinstruction.
• Implementsteacher lesson planswith individuals or small groupsof students.
• Works under the direction of the teacherto provide instruction to individual or small groups of students.
• Assists withdata collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Assists with the implementation of the Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Individualized FamilyService Plans (IFSP)for students withspecial needs depending on placement.
• Monitors studentbehavior and implements behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Providesassistance with personal care needs of students including, but not limitedto, lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, and restraint as required.
• Prepares instructional materials for students as directed.
• Assists with school-wide dutiesincluding, but not limited to, field trips,school assemblies, class coverage, bus duty, and the computer lab.
• Participates in professional development programs as assigned.
• Works withstudents via digital platform(s) to provide support during instruction, assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned, which is inclusive of in-person duties and virtual duties as applicable.

Benefits

• HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree