July 23, 2024

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Provides support to students during instruction; provides modifications and accommodations.

Facilitates student independence in the least restrictive environment.

Provides assistance to students to complete assignments; follows-up and reinforces activities.

Monitors student behavior and implements behavioral strategies and intervention plans.

Provides assistance with personal care needs including, but not limited to , lifting, transferring, feeding, and toileting.

Prepares instructional materials for students based on the direction of the teacher.

Charts data on student progress, as necessary.

Participates in professional development programs as assigned.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

Starting Salary for Inclusion Helpers ($23,396)

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or minimum educational standard established through federal legislation.

Possesses strong verbal and interpersonal skills.

Able to meet physical requirements of position which as considered essential job functions, with or without accommodation, by passing pre-employment exam. Such requirements directly support students and include, but are not limited to , squatting, kneeling, and ability to lift and transfer students weighing up to 40 pounds.

Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Specific skills as dictated by the needs of the students.

HOW TO APPLY

The Board of Education of Harford County does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools: Involving students, refer to: Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 375-0408 or Kenneth.Miller@hcps.org; Involving all other members of the school community, refer to: Renee McGlothlin ,102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 809-6087 or Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org. Discrimination complaints may also be filed with other agencies, such as the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202, 1-800-421-3481. For updated information on the Board of Education, visitwww.hcps.org.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE