Paraprofessional Health Services Ruth Ann Monroe Primary - Temporary
- Full-Time
- Hagerstown, MD
- Washington County Public Schools
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
- JobID: 7261 Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional - Health Services
Date Posted:
8/6/2021
Location:
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary School
Closing Date:
08/16/2021
Paraprofessional Health Services - Temporary
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary 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
WCPS is offering 4% additional compensation to new, eligible employees in addition to base salaries for the 2021-2022 school.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma/GED.
Highly Qualified status (A.A. Degree, 48 credit hours, or have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Praxis Test).
Two years’ experience in school setting or working with children or combination of education and experience totaling two years.
Ability to lift between 30-50 pounds in specific situations.
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
Competency with fundamental reading, writing, arithmetic & communication skills.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to work harmoniously with children, staff and community.
Training and experience working with population relevant to the assigned school.
Medical knowledge, may include first aid and/or CPR certified.
Role Responsibilities
Assist with activities of daily living, including physical care and physical management of student as needed and appropriate.
Assist with instructional activities.
Assist in maintaining classroom organization and a positive learning environment.
Assist with the use of classroom equipment and materials.
Assist with the supervision and management of students during instructional and/or non-instructional activities.
Provide support with individualized programs.
Help students’ master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
Knowledgeable with student’s health plan of care.
Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
Other duties as appropriate.