Paraeducator, Special Education Behavior

Howard County Public School System

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Working under the general supervision of the Director, Special Education Early Childhood, Birth-21 and Director, Special Education, Specialized Programming, the Special Education K-12 Behavior Paraeducator will work directly with students to support their behavioral skills growth. This individual must be able to provide their own transportation to assigned schools. School assignment is dependent on student needs. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students in a PK-12 setting.
• One (1) year of experience working with children with disabilities.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity/awareness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
• Ability to act in a professional manner in all circumstances.
• Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances.
• Ability to be flexible when working with students and staff.
• Ability to carry out assignments to completion.
• Knowledge and understanding of positive behavior support.
• Ability to communicate problems affecting student’s progress with the Behavior Specialist.
• Ability to follow directions of the Behavior Specialist which may include supporting behavioral strategies presented to the school staff.
• Proficient with a variety of office technology for communication, data collection, support logs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and assistance to the Behavior Specialist and the school-based instructional team who are implementing the Behavior Intervention Plans for students.
• Support teachers and other members of the school-based instructional team in preparing instructional and behavioral support materials for students.
• Provide data collection and clerical support to assist in tracking student progress and supporting Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Assist school staff in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assist with demonstrating behavioral interventions/strategies for the school-based team.
• Attend monthly school-based and Department of Special Education team/staff meetings.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Provide support for students transitioning between grade levels.
• Provide support to transportation staff in the implementation of behavior plans while students are being transported.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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).
• HCPSS offers a 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.

What This Job Offers

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