Early Ed Paraprofessional - STEP Pre-K/K

Applitrack; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional for the Special Education STEP Program at Bester Elementary School. The role starts with the grade 6 step 1 and an hourly rate of $19.26, with potential earnings up to $34.84 per hour depending on ESP scale and licensure.

Work is 7 hours daily over a 10-month year with benefits. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, highly qualified status or equivalent, two years of relevant experience, and the ability to lift 30–50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Two years' experience working with children.
• Ability to lift between 30-50 pounds as needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Highly Qualified status per state licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce skills.
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing skills and instruction.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining classroom organization and a positive learning environment.
• Operate and assist with the care of 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.
• Follow through to carry out individual programs designed by the teacher.
• Participate in and/or provide input for team planning functions as appropriate.
• Demonstrates courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Classroom support

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Washington County Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional for the Special Education STEP Program at Bester Elementary School. The role starts with the grade 6 step 1 and an hourly rate of $19.26, with potential earnings up to $34.84 per hour depending on ESP scale and licensure.

Work is 7 hours daily over a 10-month year with benefits. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, highly qualified status or equivalent, two years of relevant experience, and the ability to lift 30–50 pounds.