Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support

Applitrack; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools seeks a paraprofessional to support students with special education services at Maugansville Elementary School. You will assist the teacher, reinforce skills, and help implement behavioral support in the learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of relevant experience and highly qualified status or Paraprofessional Assessment Test, with a 7-hour day over a 10-month school year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Highly Qualified status per state guidelines or Paraprofessional Assessment Test.
• Two years experience with emotional disturbance or behavioral issues.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher(s).
• Assist students in generalizing learned social skills and problem solving in the general education environment.
• Participate as part of a crisis response team including verbal de-escalation and physical restraint in emergencies.
• Assist the teacher in devising special 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 the classroom equipment.
• Assist with supervision and management of students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Assist with physical care and management of students as needed.
• Follow through to carry out individual programs designed by the teacher.
• Participate in team planning functions and provide input as appropriate.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Two years experience with emotional disturbance/behavioral issues

Highly Qualified status (A.A. Degree, 48 credits, or Paraprofessional Assessment Test)

Job description

Washington County Public Schools seeks a paraprofessional to support students with special education services at Maugansville Elementary School. You will assist the teacher, reinforce skills, and help implement behavioral support in the learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of relevant experience and highly qualified status or Paraprofessional Assessment Test, with a 7-hour day over a 10-month school year.