Special Education Paraeducator Grant-Funded Open Until Filled

$26,395 - $39,971/Yr

St. Mary's County Public Schools - Leonardtown, MD

Full-time

Leonardtown, MD

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Special Education Paraeducator works under the direction of the building administrator, classroom teacher and other school/central office resource staff to provide services and support to students with disabilities and to support the full implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) /Individual and Family Service Plan (IFSP). This is a grant-funded position for a ten-month assignment at Leonardtown High School, with a salary based on the EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees, ranging from $26,395 to $39,971. The position is effective August 2024 and applications are accepted until filled.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with developmental needs with adaptive and daily living skills, which may include movement, toileting, feeding, dressing, self-help, and positioning in adaptive equipment/devices.
• Meets with the teacher on a regular basis to plan for and review instructional programs.
• Implements instructional/behavioral plans and protocols in accordance with the student's Individualized Education Program/Individual and Family Service Plan.
• Collects data on academic/behavioral programs as directed by the special education teacher and school-based/county-based administrators.
• Provides instructional/behavioral/self-help assistance to students as necessary throughout the school day.
• Possesses and maintains CPI certifications when assigned to regional programs.
• Maintains appropriate safety standards while assisting students during arrival and departure times.
• Assists the teacher and/or other professionals in record keeping.
• Keeps required materials readily available for follow-up activities.
• Operates and maintains equipment specific to their assigned area.
• Assists teachers with preparation of classroom-based materials, appropriate learning activities and supports.
• Accompanies and supports students to special areas classes, related arts, lunch/recess, and field trips.
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or 48-semester college credits or successful completion of the Paraprofessional.

Nice-to-haves

• Related college classes or training.
• Experience working with children.