Paraprofessional - Pangborn Elementary School

Washington County Public Schools (MD)•Hagerstown, MD

31d•$19 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Paraprofessional Pangborn 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. 7 Hours/Day, 10-Month Work Year Reports to Building Administrator Employee Benefits Summary Role Overview - To assist teachers by working with individual students or small groups. To assist with recess duty daily with multiple grade levels, leading organized recess games, management of students, and maintaining a safe and orderly recess environment.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED.
Must meet Highly Qualified status (AA degree, 48 credit hours, or have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Praxis test).
Effective technology skills.
Ability to manage stressful situations by remaining calm and professional while working with students who are verbally and physically aggressive.
Ability to lift between 30-50 pounds in specified situations.
Ability to participate in physical restraint maneuvers when needed.
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 reading, writing, arithmetic & communication skills.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to work harmoniously with children, staff, and community.
Training and experience working with population relevant to the assigned school.
Training and experience applying behavior modification strategies with students.

Responsibilities

Work with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher(s).
Assist students in generalizing learned social skills and problem-solving skills in the general education environment.
Assist with recess duty daily with multiple grade levels, leading organized recess games, management of students, and maintaining a safe and orderly recess environment.
Assist the teacher(s) in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and instruction.
Assist the teacher(s) in maintaining classroom organization and a positive learning environment.
Operate and assist with the care of the classroom equipment.
Assist with supervision and management of students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
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.
Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
Other duties as assigned.