Paraeducator, Weekdays, The Ridge School

Adventist HealthCare; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 30,307 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

The Ridge School of Montgomery County, operated by Adventist HealthCare, seeks a dedicated Paraeducator to support a student with emotional and learning needs in grades 6–12. This full-time, on-site role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Under supervision of the classroom teacher, you will provide individualized instruction, support class activities and therapy sessions, and help implement IEP goals with the therapeutic team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of one year work experience with special needs students.
• Familiarity with student/adolescent development.
• Active BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, provide individual instruction to the assigned student with the goal of increasing the student’s overall school performance
• Provide support to assigned student during class activities
• Support assigned student in therapy sessions
• Facilitate student progress toward academic and social-emotional goals
• Observe and record data on the student’s behavior in collaboration with the therapeutic team
• Implement accommodations and supports established by the student’s IEP
• Implement therapeutic measures as directed by IEP goals
• Participate in the school's interdisciplinary team meetings, workshops, and other selected school staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher when the designated student is absent

Skills

Adapting instruction

BLS certification

Experience with special needs students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Paraeducator – The Ridge School

The Ridge School of Montgomery County is a special education day school for students in grades 6 through 12 with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and other behavioral health impairments. We provide educational, clinical, and behavioral services to students.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, provide individual instruction to the assigned student with the goal of increasing the student’s overall school performance
• Provide support to assigned student during class activities
• Support assigned student in therapy sessions
• Facilitate student progress toward academic and social-emotional goals
• Observe and record data on the student’s behavior in collaboration with the therapeutic team
• Implement accommodations and supports established by the student’s IEP
• Implement therapeutic measures as directed by IEP goals
• Participate in the school's interdisciplinary team meetings, workshops, and other selected school staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher when the designated student is absent

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology or other related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of one year work experience with special needs students is required (i.e., camp counselor, student care work, college practicum experiences)
• Familiarity with student and/or adolescent development is required.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Work Schedule

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday through Friday
• Shift Type: Day
• Holiday Requirements: Follow school holiday calendar

Pay Range

$21.55 – $30.63

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.