Paraprofessional Special Education Enhanced Program Enhanced Programs at Funkstown

Paraprofessional Special Education Enhanced STEP Program – 3 positions

Enhanced Programs at Funkstown

Grade 6 Step 1 – Starting hourly rate $19.26; potential future earnings up to $34.84; program differential 10% of step one value.

7 Hours/Day, 10-Month Work Year

Location: Funkstown School

Closing Date: May 27, 2026

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Highly Qualified status (A.A. Degree, 48 credit hours, or have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Praxis Test).
• Two (2) years' experience working with children or combination of education and experience totaling two years.
• Ability to lift between 30-50 pounds in specified 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.

• Competency with fundamental reading, writing, arithmetic, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, and community.
• Training and experience working with populations relevant to the assigned school.

• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher(s).
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and instruction.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining classroom organization and a positive learning environment.
• Operate and assist with the care of the classroom equipment.
• Assist with supervision and management of students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Assist with physical care and physical management of students as needed and appropriate.
• Follow through to carry out individual programs designed by the teacher.
• Participate in and/or provide input for team planning functions as appropriate.
• Demonstrates courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 20 lbs. on an irregular basis.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and climb.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, interactions, and traffic flow associated within a highly populated office environment.