Paraeducator, Student Engagement Pool

Position: Para educator, Student Engagement Candidate Pool
DESCRIPTION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
** Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
**** Education** ). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click
** Additional Requirements for
** DESCRIPTION PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
** Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.*
* ** Education
* * High 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 .
** Additional Requirements for
** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Experience working with students in a K-12 setting.  ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Assists students who require support with toileting, health protocols, or other personal care tasks.

Performs other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list. Ability to maintain confidentiality when discussing students’ progress and concerns with staff

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances Ability to reinforce lesson plans to support the educational program for student(s) Ability to follow directions from the teacher, which may include reinforcing instruction presented by the teacher Ability to provide personal attention to students on an individual basis Ability to work with small groups of students and assist with instruction

Ability to discuss problems affecting students’ progress and with the teacher and, if so directed, with other professional staff Ability to carry out assignments to completion Ability to perform clerical work Possess basic knowledge of technology and keyboarding to support student learning Ability to demonstrate strong human relations skills

Ability to have strong, positive communication and interaction skills when dealing with co-workers, students, administrators, parents and/or the community

Ability to attend professional development sessions during the workday ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
** Physical Requirements
** Physical ability to work around children including standing and sitting, in a chair and/or on the floor, for extended periods of time. Physical ability to complete bending, pushing/pulling, walking, running, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crouching, overhead and above shoulder reaching movements. Must 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.

Ability to hear, with or without use of hearing aid(s), sufficient to hear any conversation with others. 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. Must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule and change of location, as needed. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation.

Interviews will be limited to those…