Paraprofessional Special Education Itinerant Adult Support - Bester Elementary School Grant Funded Details

Paraprofessional Special Education Itinerant Adult Support - Bester Elementary School Grant Funded

Washington County Public Schools - Hagerstown, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

• JobID: 7224
Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional Special Education Itinerant Adult Support
Date Posted:
7/29/2021
Location:
Bester Elementary School
Closing Date:
08/05/2021
Paraprofessional Special Education Itinerant Adult Support - Grant Funded
Bester Elementary School
Grade 5 of the ESP Salary Scale (New Employee Starting Wage $15.54, consideration is given for Pre-K - 12 teaching experience on a state issued professional certificate)
6.5 Hours/Day, 10-Month Work Year
Reports to BCBA Coordinator

WCPS is offering 4% additional compensation to new, eligible employees in addition to base salaries for the 2021-2022 school.

To build student independence and provide additional adult support to a student as outlined in
his/her individualized education program (IEP). This position is assigned to the Center for Education
Services with student/school specific assignments to be determined by a BCBA Coordinator. This
position may involve changing physical locations during the school year to meet individual student
needs.

Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma/GED.
Highly Qualified status (A.A. Degree, 48 credit hours, or have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Praxis Test).
Ability to attain and maintain active certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and any other methodology/technique required for students.
Two (2) years’ experience working with children or a combination of education and experience totaling two years.
Ability to lift between 30-50 pounds in specified situations.
Ability to document data as outlined in a student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and submit daily report of student interventions.
Ability to adjust work hours to accommodate a change in school location assignment to meet the needs of a student at any time during the school year.
Competency with fundamental reading, writing, arithmetic, and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, and community.
Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications
Specialized training in childcare, trauma informed care and/or behavior management.
AA degree in child development or related field.
Experience working with multiple computer software programs and platforms.

Role Responsibilities
Work with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce/model academic, behavioral, and social skills introduced by the teacher(s).
Recognize, observe, and document behaviors to support data collection in order to provide feedback and information to assist in the development and modification of individual student behavior plans.
Document and submit data for progress monitoring and other required reports.
Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and instruction.
Operate and assist with the care of the classroom equipment.
Assist with supervision and management of assigned student during instructional and non-instructional activities.
Respond to behavior crises which includes engaging in verbal de-escalation of students and physical restraint/seclusion in emergency situations.
Assist with personal care and physical management of students as needed and appropriate.
Follow through to carry out individual programs designed by the teacher.
Participate in and/or provides input for team planning functions as appropriate and participates in supervision/training sessions as assigned.
Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
Other duties as assigned.