Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support Champion

Washington County public Schools; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for the Maugansville Elementary School. The role involves assisting teachers with individual students or small groups, and providing behavior and emotional support in learning support and general education settings.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and state parity with paraprofessional requirements; experience with challenging student populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Highly Qualified status or passing Paraprofessional Assessment Test.
• Two years of experience with emotionally disturbed/behavioral students or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher by working with individual students or small groups.
• Support behavior and emotional needs of students in learning support and general education classes.
• Participate in crisis response, de-escalation, and safety procedures as needed.
• Help maintain classroom organization and reinforce instructional strategies.
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional activities.

Skills

Calm under stress

Student support

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Highly Qualified status or Paraprofessional Assessment

Tools

Physical restraint training

Job description

Washington County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for the Maugansville Elementary School. The role involves assisting teachers with individual students or small groups, and providing behavior and emotional support in learning support and general education settings.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and state parity with paraprofessional requirements; experience with challenging student populations is preferred.