JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to perform instructional activities within a classroom/program designed for students with multiple physical and cognitive disabilities, mostly outside of the general education classroom; to assist in the conduct of training and learning activities with children experiencing special learning needs; to perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as required.

Qualifications

High School diploma with passing score on ParaProfessional Assessment, 48 college credits or an Associate's degree.
Knowledge of educational interpreting, hearing loss, and deaf culture.
Knowledge of American Sign Language. Knowledge of English.
Skilled in interpreting in American Sign Language and manually coded English, including excellent receptive and expressive interpreting skills.
Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs.
Behavior management strategies and techniques
Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Basic arithmetical concepts.
Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting specialized needs.
Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment;
Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

Responsibilities

Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.
Work with individual students and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities.
Monitor and assist students with special learning needs in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel.
Direct students into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assist in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
Assist in the management of acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques.
Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instructional level of children.
Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and medical information.
Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media, and computer assisted instruction equipment and software programs.
Monitor and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.
Maintain or assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
May participate in parent conferences, and pupil instruction and training planning processes.
Provide a variety of skill building activities with children.
Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Placement on the Queen Anne's County Support Unit I Salary Schedule is commensurate with experience and preparation. This is a 10 month position with a minimum of 35 hours per week.

Application Procedure

Internal Applicants

Interested, qualified applicants must complete and submit an internal application at https://qacps.schoolspring.com/. Please upload a current letter of interest, an updated resume, three (3) current letters of recommendation, and any supporting documents as part of your application.

External Applicants

Interested, qualified applicants must complete and submit an external application at https://qacps.schoolspring.com/.

Non-Discrimination

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Anne's County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.
Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans, Director of Student Services, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.
Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith, Supervisor of Special Education, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.
Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Anne's County Public Schools, 115 Vincit Street, Centreville, Maryland 21617.

External Agencies

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

1-800-669-4000

1-800-669-6820 (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)

1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)

410.767.8600 (Español-marque el 2)

1.800.637.6247

Maryland Relay 7-1-1

U.S. Department of Education (OCR)

Office for Civil Rights

400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202

(202) 401-2000

1-800-872-5327

Fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339

Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website.

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