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Position                       Paraprofessional – Pre-Kindergarten
Location                       Judy Center Programs – Bester Elementary and Funkstown Elementary
Terms of                       Grade 5 of the ESP Salary                Work               22.5 Hours/Week, 10-Month Work Year
Employment                     Scale                                    Hours


Minimum Requirements
    High school diploma or equivalent.
    Must meet Highly Qualified status (A.A. Degree, 48 credit hours, or have successfully passed the
      Paraprofessional Praxis Test).
    Two years’ experience in school setting or working with children or combination of education and
      experience totaling two years.
    Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
    Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications
     Competency with fundamental language and math skills.
     Ability to understand and follow directions.
     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.

Role Responsibilities
     Assists with instructional activities.
     Assists in maintaining classroom organization and a positive learning environment.
     Assists with the use of classroom equipment and materials.
     Assists with the supervision and management of students during instructional and/or non-instructional
       activities.
     Assists with providing information regarding child development and parenting skills to parents/child
       care providers in a variety of school-related settings including home and community.
     Provides support with individualized programs.
     Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
     Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
     Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with
       students.
     Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is
       expected of fully licensed teachers.
     Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public
       Schools.
     Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community.
     Other duties as requested.

For additional information on this position, contact Human Resources at 301-766-2802.



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The Board of Education of Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, or
sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs to Washington County Public School System students. If
you have a question about this policy call the Director of Human Resources at 301-766-2808.
Procedures for Filing Applications
       Applicants must apply by visiting the WCPS Online Career Center to apply online. Go to
       www.wcps.k12.md.us and select the “Job Seekers” link for additional directions and information. On-
       line applications must be received by the Human Resources Department on or before Thursday,
       September 6, 2012. Reasonable accommodations and assistance accessing or completing the online
       application is available from the Human Resources Department (301-766-2802).
Date: August 30, 2012




The Board of Education of Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, or
sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs to Washington County Public School System students. If
you have a question about this policy call the Director of Human Resources at 301-766-2808.