Paraprofessional Special Education Connections Eastern Elementary School

Washington County Public Schools (MD)•Hagerstown, MD

42d•$19 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Paraprofessional Special Education Connections Eastern Elementary School Grade 6 Step 1 with a starting hourly rate of $19.26. Potential future earnings for this position on the ESP Salary Scale are $19.26 - $34.84. Additional steps will only be considered for PreK-12 teaching experience under state-issued professional licensure. This position qualifies for a program differential valued at ten percent (10%) of the step one (1) value of the position's grade in addition to their current hourly rate. 7 Hours/Day, 10-Month Work Year Reports to Building Administrator

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
Meet Highly Qualified status (A.A. Degree, 48 credit hours, or have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Praxis Test).
Two (2) years' experience in school setting or working with children or combination of education and experience totaling two years.
Ability to lift between 30-50 pounds in specified situations.
Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Competency with fundamental language and math skills.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, and community.
Training and experience working with populations relevant to the assigned school.

Responsibilities

Work with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher(s).
Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and instruction.
Assist with physical care and physical management of students as needed and appropriate.
Follow through to carry out individual programs designed by the teacher.
Participate in and/or provides input for team planning functions as appropriate.
Assist with instructional activities.
Assist in maintaining classroom organization and a positive learning environment.
Assist with the use of classroom equipment and materials.
Assist with the supervision and management of students during instructional and/or non-instructional activities.
Assist with providing information regarding child development and parenting skills to parents/childcare providers in a variety of school-related settings including home and community.
Provide support with individualized programs.
Help students' master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
Communicate and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community.
Other duties as requested.