Release Date:  March 14, 2024                              Application Deadline:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Requisition 10519                                   

 

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered.  Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

 

Position:    Title I Summer School Paraeducator Grant-Funded - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

                            (temporary/hourly assignment – eligible for job sharing)

 

SALARY:     Current paraeducators with SMCPS shall be paid their hourly rate of pay.

 

Report To:  Title I Summer School Lead Teacher and Teacher

 

Location:    Lexington Park Elementary School

 

Effective:   July 2024

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online 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 applicant’s 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. All online qualified applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions (301-475-5511, ext. 32187).

 

NATURE OF WORK:

The para-educator position will provide instructional support to participating Title I students under the direction of the classroom teacher.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work under the direction of the classroom teacher;
• Meet regularly with the teacher at a designated time for planning and evaluating student's progress;
• Assist in developing learning activities with the Title I Summer School teacher;
• Prepare, under the direction of the teacher or Lead Teacher, learning materials for school and home-based learning;
• Assist in guiding students in working and playing with others;
• Provide escort and assistance to students as necessary;
• Assist in the supervision of students including weekly field trips;
• Reinforce learning activities with appropriate technology, and other materials;
• Assist teacher in maintaining clean and well-organized classroom environment;
• Assist in all activities;
• Assist in supervision of meals and snacks for students;
• Attend, as necessary, preparation and closure of program; 
• Professional Development with the Lead Teacher and Instructional Coordinator; and
• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess an associate's or higher degree; OR
• Passing Score on the Para Pro Exam; and
• Paraeducators with Title I experience preferred.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Temporary/hourly position. Summer School is in session from July 8, 2024, through August 1, 2024. Four weeks, Monday – Thursday, Seven hours per day. Job sharing can be considered.

• Four days of additional planning/preparation, closure, prior to July 8, 2024, and/or after August 1, 2024. Some flexibility is available for planning, preparation, and closure activities to accommodate individual needs.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: Current paraeducators with SMCPS shall be paid their hourly rate of pay. 

 

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY:  Not Eligible

 

Updated 03.2024

 

 

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and/or withdraw the positions.

 

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.