Paraprofessional - Preschool Initiative - Belview Elementary School

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists teachers in achieving teacher objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help students achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole. Acquire 15 hours of early childhood professional development during each working school year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of at least 48 semester hours of college from an accredited college or university or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment Exam Possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Possess effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to learn to operate and maintain a wide variety of instructional equipment Experience or have working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration and course work Possess the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents Dependability and punctuality required FLSA Status Non-exempt

SALARY: $ 24,175.32 - 38,853.32 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date

BENEFITS: Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave. Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account. You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more. https://mymarkiii.com/mcpsva/ CLOSING DATE Open until filled

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