Paraeducator, Science

Howard County Public School System

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The person in this position works under the general supervision of the principal or assistant principal. With direct supervision from a science department head/certified teacher, works with groups of students in science laboratory. This person performs clerical work as assigned. Performance is evaluated periodically.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent (must scan and upload diploma or official transcript to online application).
• Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization.
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent and a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• 48 college credits or more from an accredited college or university.
• Basic knowledge of recordkeeping methods.
• Ability to learn and follow science safety regulations.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions for setting up science laboratory activities and maintaining science equipment and supplies.
• The ability to follow directions from the teacher, which may include the reinforcing of instruction presented by the teacher.
• Ability to monitor small, as well as large, groups of students.
• Ability to discuss individual student progress with teachers.
• Ability to discuss problems affecting student progress with the assigned teacher.
• Ability to demonstrate strong human relations skills.
• Ability to have strong, positive communication and interaction skills when dealing with staff, students, administrators, parents, and/or the community.
• Ability to attend professional development sessions.
• Ability to coordinate daily activities or schedules.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a variety of situations.
• Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances.
• Ability to maintain a system for keeping track of requested actions and reports.
• Ability to count money accurately and prepare it for bank deposits.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or carry 50-75 pounds with assistance.
• Physical ability to work around children including standing and sitting, in a chair and/or on the floor, for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to complete bending, pushing/pulling, walking, running, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crouching, overhead and above shoulder reaching movements.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to operate standard offices as well as student devices/equipment or classroom equipment.
• Must be able to actively monitor and respond to students who elope from the classroom, school building, or other emergency situations. Including the ability to move quickly towards students who may elope from an assigned area.
• Requires visual acuity to read and write printed materials and observe the activities of children.
• Ability to hear, with or without use of hearing aid(s), sufficient to hear any conversation with others.
• The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.
• Must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule and change of location, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students in a K-12 setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares science laboratories for students.
• Insures adequate equipment and supplies.
• Implement appropriate safety and chemical control measures.
• Assists in the supervision of student laboratory assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.
• Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
• The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED