Special Needs Inclusion Assistant

Harford County Public Schools; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Meadowvale Elementary School within Harford County Public Schools is seeking an Inclusion Helper to support students with severe disabilities. This is a full-time ten-month position as part of the HCPS special education team.

Responsibilities include providing instructional support, assisting with personal care, tracking student progress, and participating in professional development. Starting salary is $24,705 with steps up to $36,878; FLSA non-exempt; benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or minimum educational standard established through federal legislation.
• Possess 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.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Specific skills as dictated by the needs of the students.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to students during instruction; provides modifications and accommodations.
• Facilitates student independence in the least restrictive environment.
• Provides assistance to students to complete assignments; follows-up and reinforces activities.
• Monitors student behavior and implements behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Provides assistance with personal care needs including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, feeding, and toileting.
• Prepares 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 and interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Meadowvale Elementary School within Harford County Public Schools is seeking an Inclusion Helper to support students with severe disabilities. This is a full-time ten-month position as part of the HCPS special education team.

Responsibilities include providing instructional support, assisting with personal care, tracking student progress, and participating in professional development. Starting salary is $24,705 with steps up to $36,878; FLSA non-exempt; benefits available.