Special Education Paraeducator Open Until Filled

Release Date: February 19 2025

Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Requisitions: 11236

POSITION: Special Education Paraeducator

REPORTS TO: Site Administrator

LOCATION: Esperanza Middle School

SALARY: The salary for this position will be based on EASMCESP salary schedule for 10month 7hour employees Range8 $26395 $39917.

EFFECTIVE: March 2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicantsincluding current employees of St. Marys County Public Schoolsmust complete a TalentEdonline application. In addition to the online application any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications including information about the applicants background experience and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. Following a screening of credentials interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions atext. 1 or

NATURE OF WORK:

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).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with coworkers students and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Possess knowledge of the programs policies and procedures of the St. Marys County Public School System
• Possess effective organizational skills
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists students with developmental needs with adaptive and daily living skills which may include movement toileting feeding dressing selfhelp 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 students Individualized Education Program/Individual and Family Service Plan
• Collects data on academic/behavioral programs as directed by the special education teacher and schoolbased/countybased administrators
• Provides instructional/behavioral/selfhelp assistance to students as necessary throughout the school day
• Possesses and maintains CPI certifications when assigned to regional programs (COMPASS TIDES SAIL LAP PSSE and Infants & Toddlers)
• 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 followup activities
• Operates and maintains equipment specific to their assigned area
• Assists teachers with preparation of classroombased 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 nonrelated job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate degree or 48semester college credits or successful completion of the ParaprofessionalTest (documents must be uploaded to your application)

Preferred:

• Related college classes or training
• Experience working with children

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Fulltime tenmonth position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this position will be based on EASMCESP salary schedule for 10month 7hour employees Range 8.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMCESP

Updated 07.2024