Inclusion Support Specialist for Students with Disabilities

HCPS Careers; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools seeks an Inclusion Helper at Church Creek Elementary School to support students with severe disabilities and assist teachers. This is a full-time ten-month position with a starting salary of $24,705 and a maximum earnings potential of $36,878; placement follows the HCEA-ESP Salary Schedule.

Responsibilities include providing instruction-modifications, helping students complete assignments, monitoring behavior, and assisting with personal care needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or minimum educational standard established through federal legislation.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Able to meet physical requirements of position which are considered essential job functions, with or without accommodation, by passing pre-employment exam. Such requirements directly support students and include, but are not limited to, squatting, kneeling, and ability to lift and transfer students weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students during instruction; provide modifications and accommodations.
• Facilitate student independence in the least restrictive environment.
• Provide assistance to students to complete assignments; follows-up and reinforces activities.
• Monitors student behavior and implements behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Provide assistance with personal care needs including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, feeding, and toileting.
• Prepare instructional materials for students based on the direction of the teacher.
• Charts data on student progress, as necessary.
• Participates in professional development programs as assigned.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Harford County Public Schools seeks an Inclusion Helper at Church Creek Elementary School to support students with severe disabilities and assist teachers. This is a full-time ten-month position with a starting salary of $24,705 and a maximum earnings potential of $36,878; placement follows the HCEA-ESP Salary Schedule.

Responsibilities include providing instruction-modifications, helping students complete assignments, monitoring behavior, and assisting with personal care needs.