Team Support Paraprofessional (26-27)

Paraprofessionals perform a variety of routine school-based support and pupil contact duties within the Baltimore City Public Schools by assisting teachers, administrators, and other designated professionals in non-instructional activities. Work may be clerical, administrative support, service oriented, involve monitoring activities in various school settings, and/or assisting students as needed. Team Support Paraprofessionals provide technical clerical support and assistance to Child Study Teams (CST) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) Committees. Team Support Paraprofessionals are 10-month positions.

Essential Functions

• Provide clerical, administrative and/or general assistance in support of school programs and operations as it relates to the IEP process.
• Prepare documents required for IEP team meetings.
• Assist with monitoring records for compliance and with ensuring that IEP files meet qualitative standards.
• Maintain contact with parents and complete diligent effort process.
• Assist with establishing IEP meeting schedules and send out meeting notifications.
• Document contacts in the Communication Log.
• Access and print IEP reports from SETS.
• Assist with inputting data into SETS after IEP team meetings.
• Complete Third-Party Billing documentation as appropriate.
• Assist with the set-up, organization, and maintenance of IEP confidential files.
• Maintain the confidentiality of records and information.
• Provide other support to the IEP team that demands organizational skills, attention to detail and professionalism.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

Required:

• Certain positions require demonstration of knowledge and skill in using computers to input data or prepare documents or the ability to use various office equipment.
• Knowledge and competency in business English, spelling punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge and some understanding of child development.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships; to meet and maintain performance and quality standards; to exercise patience in working with children; to work with children including those who have special needs; to understand and follow instructions; to make decisions in accordance with BCPSS policies, procedures and general practice; to work effectively with staff and children; to maintain clerical records; to perform routine and non-routine office tasks; to work with and provide a broad range of assistance to administrators, instructional staff and other school personnel; to operate office machines, to operate a computer keyboard and/or typewriter; to communicate clearly and concisely.
  
  
  

Preferred:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
  
  
  

Full time or Part time Full time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications.?It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application
  
  
  

Benefits?-- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:?http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies?JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), ?JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), ?JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ?ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ?ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ?ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and?ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.?Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.?

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.