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To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!\nABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS\nBefore you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.\nPlease note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the dateprior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.\nJob Posting End Date:\n10-26-2026Reminder: Current permanentand temporaryemployees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.\nDESCRIPTION\nWorking under the general supervision of the Director, Special Education Early Childhood, Birth-21 and Director, Special Education, Specialized Programming, the Special Education K-12 Behavior Paraeducator will work directly with students to support their behavioral skills growth. This individual must be able to provide their own transportation to assigned schools. School assignment is dependent on student needs. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nApplicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.\nEducation\nHigh School Diploma/GED Equivalent (must scan and upload diploma or official transcript to online application). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click here.\nAdditional Requirements for Title I Schoolwide Program Schools\nHigh School Diploma/GED Equivalent and a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.\nor\n48 college credits or more from an accredited college or university. \nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nExperience working with students in a PK-12 setting. \nOne (1) year of experience working with children with disabilities. \nAssociate degree from an accredited college or university. \nAbility to demonstrate cultural sensitivity/awareness. \nAbility to maintain confidentiality. \nAbility to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form. \nAbility to act in a professional manner in all circumstances. \nAbility to remain calm under trying circumstances. \nAbility to be flexible when working with students and staff. \nAbility to carry out assignments to completion. \nKnowledge and understanding of positive behavior support. \nAbility to communicate problems affecting student’s progress with the Behavior Specialist. \nAbility to follow directions of the Behavior Specialist which may include supporting behavioral strategies presented to the school staff. \nProficient with a variety of office technology for communication, data collection, support logs. \nESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nProvide instructional support and assistance to the Behavior Specialist and the school-based instructional team who are implementing the Behavior Intervention Plans for students. \nSupport teachers and other members of the school-based instructional team in preparing instructional and behavioral support materials for students. \nProvide data collection and clerical support to assist in tracking student progress and supporting Behavioral Intervention Plans. \nAssist school staff in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans. \nAssist with demonstrating behavioral interventions/strategies for the school-based team. \nAttend monthly school-based and Department of Special Education team/staff meetings. \nPrepare instructional materials. \nProvide support for students transitioning between grade levels. \nProvide support to transportation staff in the implementation of behavior plans while students are being transported. \nOther duties as assigned. \nThe above list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS\nWorking Environment\nSchool buildings, classrooms, community, and/or outdoor setting under a variety of weather conditions. \nExposure to high pitched/louder verbalizations by students, bodily fluids, students with more challenging behavior, etc. \nMay be required to assist with students exhibiting challenging behaviors including implementing a continuum of positive behavior supports. \nMay require customized training to accommodate the special needs of students. \nPhysical Requirements\nMust be able to frequently lift and/or carry 50-75 pounds with assistance. \nPhysical ability to work around children including standing and sitting, in a chair and/or on the floor, for extended periods of time. \nPhysical ability to complete bending, pushing/pulling, walking, running, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crouching, overhead and above shoulder reaching movements (e.g., push/move wheelchairs, walkers, wagons, etc.). \nMust be able to use hands and fingers to operate standard office as well as student devices/equipment or classroom equipment. \nMust be able to actively monitor and respond to students who elope from the classroom, school building, or other emergency situations. Including the ability to move quickly towards students who may elope from an assigned area. \nRequires visual acuity to read and write printed materials and observe the activities of children. \nAbility to hear, with or without use of hearing aid(s), sufficient to hear any conversation with others. \nThe 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.\nWorking Hours\nThe duty day for a full-time position is 7.5 hours per day including an unpaid, thirty-minute duty-free lunch. \nMust be able to accommodate a flexible schedule and change of location, as needed. \n\nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS\nComplete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\nSELECTION CRITERIA\n\nApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.\nEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION\nCompensation\nThis is a 10-month per year position in the Howard County Education Association, Educational Support Professionals (HCEA-ESP) employee unit. This position is salary Grade VIII on the Secretaries and Assistants salary scale. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.\nRetirement\nMembership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employee elect membership. The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary.\nBenefits\nHCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.\nPre-Employment Requirements\nProfessional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.\nAll employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.\nAnyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.\n\nFor questions regarding this posting, please contact  .\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\nTo request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email .\nHCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any 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. 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