Position posted to create a candidate pool for the school year. A completed application includes proof of education, three supervisory references and a resume.
Permanent HCPSS employees must provide one completed reference survey from a current supervisor.

HCPSS encourages vaccination against COVID-19 as a continuous mitigation strategy for the health and wellbeing of students and staff.

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Description :

Under the general supervision of the principal or assistant principal, and with the direct supervision from a teacher, the Paraeducator provides assistance to students in small groups or in a one-to-one format throughout the school day. Assignments may include working with individuals and/or small groups of students. This person performs clerical work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants must meet all of the qualifications, listed herein, to be considered for the vacancy. Use the application to specifically address each qualification.

Education :

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent and a Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment. (Must upload both to the online application)
or
48 college credits from an accredited college or university .( must scan and upload diploma or official transcript to the online application). Foreign credentials must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization.
https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Documents/DEE/Certification/ForeignEvaluationAgencies.pdf

Experience:

Experience working with students in a K-12 setting is desired but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Assist the student with physical demands by lifting, positioning, placing the student in support devices, and transferring students from wheelchairs for toileting and position changes.
• Assist or change the student during toileting activities.

Salary:

This is a 10 month, Grade 6 position on the HCEA-ESP Secretaries and Assistants salary scale (http://www.hcpss.org/employment/agreements.shtml) Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System . Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.


Application :

A complete online application and all application materials, including three reference surveys, must be submitted to be considered. Internal candidates must have a minimum of one reference from a current supervisor from within HCPSS.

Please be sure to include the following in your application materials:

• A complete listing of employment locations
• All related experience
• Dates of employment
• Names of direct supervisors
• High School diploma/transcript or College diploma/transcript

For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Natasha Mahasa
Recruitment Specialist
Office of Human Resources
Natasha_Mahasa@hcpss.org

Additional Information :

There will be a pre-screening of all applicant credentials. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experiences and education that most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.

Pre-employment Physical:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HCPSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation of Any Kind: HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants; and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training and career development.


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