Paraeducator, Student Engagement Candidate Pool

Howard County Public School System; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A public education institution in Parsons, Kansas, is seeking a Paraeducator to assist students in a K-12 setting. The role involves supporting students with personal care, providing academic assistance, and fostering social-emotional skills development. Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers and reinforcing lesson plans. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and experience working with students. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a focus on student success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in a K-12 setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while discussing student matters.
• Familiarity with behavior modification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with personal care tasks.
• Works with students on social-emotional skill development.
• Provides academic support in small groups or individually.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to work in K-12 settings

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DESCRIPTION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.****Education** ). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click **Additional Requirements for** DESCRIPTION PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.** **Education** High School Diploma/GED Equivalent (**must scan and upload diploma or official transcript to online application**). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click . **Additional Requirements for** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Experience working with students in a K-12 setting. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Assists students who require support with toileting, health protocols, or other personal care tasks.Performs other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list. Ability to maintain confidentiality when discussing students’ progress and concerns with staffAbility to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances Ability to reinforce lesson plans to support the educational program for student(s) Ability to follow directions from the teacher, which may include reinforcing instruction presented by the teacher Ability to provide personal attention to students on an individual basis Ability to work with small groups of students and assist with instructionAbility to discuss problems affecting students’ progress and with the teacher and, if so directed, with other professional staff Ability to carry out assignments to completion Ability to perform clerical work Possess basic knowledge of technology and keyboarding to support student learning Ability to demonstrate strong human relations skillsAbility to have strong, positive communication and interaction skills when dealing with co-workers, students, administrators, parents and/or the communityAbility to attend professional development sessions during the workday ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS **Physical Requirements** Physical ability to work around children including standing and sitting, in a chair and/or on the floor, for extended periods of time. Physical ability to complete bending, pushing/pulling, walking, running, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crouching, overhead and above shoulder reaching movements. Must be able to actively monitor and respond to students who elope from the classroom, school building, or other emergency situations. Including the ability to move quickly towards students who may elope from an assigned area.Ability to hear, with or without use of hearing aid(s), sufficient to hear any conversation with others. The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education. Must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule and change of location, as needed. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system. **Compensation** This is a 10-month per year position in the Howard County Education Association, Educational Support Professionals (HCEA-ESP) employee unit. This position is salary Grade VI on the Paraeducators working in Title I Program Schools will receive an additional $0.50 per hour. General Education Paraeducators will receive an additional $.30 per hour. Step placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA-ESP Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is **not exempt** from overtime. **Benefits** HCPSS offers a for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the for employees in this bargaining unit. **Pre-Employment Requirements** All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.Experience working with students in a K-12 setting. A background in education. Prior experience working with children with lagging social-emotional skills. Training and experience in using the Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI), or a similar framework, when intervening with behavioral issues. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.Works with the Student Engagement teacher to provide academic and social-emotional support, to identified students with Alternative Education (AE) services within their assigned classes, in small groups, or individually. With appropriate supervision, assists in teaching communication skills, implementing student social-emotional and learning programs through use of behavior modification and crisis intervention strategies. Assists with social-emotional skill development groups (Conflict Resolution, Social Skills, etc.). ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list. Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to assignment and instructional goals and policies of Howard County Public School System.Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior.Ability to exhibit patience and to work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in order to perform all required tasks.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in both written and oral forms. Ability to use basic knowledge of technology and keyboarding to support student learning, including application of basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs Ability to work with small groups of students and assist with instruction. Ability to maintain confidentiality.Demonstrate flexibility to work with students, staff, parents, and administration. Demonstrate strong human relations skills. (This position will involve consistent contact and interaction with administrators, co-workers, school staff, students, parents, and the community). Demonstrate