Student Assistant Candidate Pool

Howard County Public School System; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees

Job summary

A local education authority in Maryland is seeking candidates for a position involving support for PK-12 students. The role requires physical ability to engage with children in various activities and respond quickly in emergencies. Applicants must have experience working in educational settings and meet physical examination requirements. This is a 10-month position with a competitive salary structure that considers prior experience and includes benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in a PK-12 setting.
• Ability to hear, with or without hearing aid(s), sufficient to hear conversations with others.
• Capacity to accommodate a flexible schedule and change of location, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to students who elope from the classroom or other emergency situations.
• Physical ability to work around children, including standing and sitting for extended periods.

Skills

Experience with PK-12 students

Education

Education credentials evaluation for international degrees

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 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 PK-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. 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 (e.g., push/move wheelchairs, walkers, wagons, etc.).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 III on the 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 **Benefits** for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the **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.