Paraeducator - Pre-K - Riverside Elementary School

HCPS Careers • Parkville, MD

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and
• associate of arts degree or higher from 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 strong verbal, written, and interpersonal 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, but are not limited to, squatting, kneeling, and ability to lift and transfer students weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Possess specific skills as dictated by the needs of the students, e.g., sign language, ability to lift heavy objects, address medical needs, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to students during instruction.
• Implements teacher lesson plans with individuals or small groups of students.
• Works under the direction of the teacher to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students.
• Assists with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Assists with the implementation of the Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for students with special needs depending on placement.
• Monitors student behavior and implements behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Provides assistance with personal care needs of students including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, and restraint as required.
• Prepares instructional materials for students as directed.
• Assists with school-wide duties including, but not limited to, field trips, school assemblies, class coverage, bus duty, and the computer lab.
• Participates in professional development programs as assigned.
• Works with students 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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees