Special Ed. Paraeducator- Villa Cresta ES (.5 FTE-10-months)

BCPS • Parkville, MD

1d • $21 - $35

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher, assists students by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Duties involve working with students individually and in groups providing life skills management assistance, reinforcing instruction, assisting with classroom management and assisting students on and off of buses. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS diploma, or equivalent, plus successful completion of the MSDE ParaPro Assessment or 48 college credits required.
• Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, physical and/or learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of the educational system.
• Skill in communicating effectively.
• Skill in establishing rapport with students, their families, employers, and staff.
• Skill in training.
• Ability to provide classroom and instructional support to students with special needs.
• Ability to supervise students and manage behavior.
• Ability to operate a computer and learn software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with developmental, emotional, learning and/or physical disabilities is preferred.
• One year's experience working with students in structured situations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in planning, implementing and evaluating instructional lessons, materials, strategies and materials to meet the individual and collective needs of students.
• Assists students individually or in groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement activities, recreational play, supervision of field trip experiences and special programs.
• Helps maintain an attractive, neat and safe classroom.
• Assists and/or trains students (up to 21 years of age) in self-care, and personal grooming to include such activities as undressing, dressing, teeth brushing, toileting, and diapering.
• Adjusts braces, walkers and wheelchairs when applicable.
• Pushes, lifts, and transfers non-ambulatory students and assist students on and off buses.
• Assists students with feeding, when required.
• Assists teacher in monitoring student behavior while in the classroom and the school area.
• Observes and gathers assessment data on students.
• Discusses observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks, including correction work papers/tests keeping daily attendance log, maintaining appropriate student folders/records and other related tasks as assigned, may be required to operate a computer and basis office equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
• All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.
• Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

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