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Temporary Instructional Assistant Exceptional Education

Employer
Henrico County Public Schools
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Title

Temporary Instructional Assistant Exceptional Education

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

HCPS - Carver Elementary School

About Us

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond , VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington , D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Our Mission :
Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

General Statement of Duties

This position is for the 2021-22 School Year. To assist the teacher in implementing the instructional program. This vacancy is open until filled. Temporary position. No more than 29 hours per week . Hours per day will be assigned by the principal. Temporary employees will report to the school building for this position.

Essential Duties

Under the guidance of the teacher, this individual will assist in the instructional programming of Exceptional Education students. Job duties are specific to each school location and program.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate and a passing score - 455 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment ( www.ETS.org ) , or 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university, or a Bachelor's Degree is preferred ; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

In response to House Bill 325, all Instructional Assistants in Henrico County need to be complete Autism training prior to being hired.
Free online training is available through VCU's Autism Center for Excellence. Information can be found here: http://www.vcuautismcenter.org/training/paraprofessionals.cfm

Additional Information

$14.19 per hour
ATTENTION:

THE TEMPORARY HIRING PROCESS IS HANDLED BY THE PRINCIPAL AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL.

FOR POSITION SPECIFIC QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at 804-750-2640.

How To Apply

To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit an online application, and mail, fax, or hand-deliver three signed reference letters , college transcripts or ParaPro Assessment scores and Autism Certificate to:

Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P.O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Rd
Henrico, VA 23223
Fax: (804) 652-3763

The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request

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Currency

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Employment Status

Hourly/Temporary Hourly/Temporary

Amount of Travel

Work At Home

Company

Henrico County Public Schools expresses a divisionwide commitment to every student by communicating a vision of inclusiveness: “The right to achieve. The support to succeed.” The school division also embraces four critical cornerstones: Student Safety, Academic Progress, Closing Gaps and Relationships.

The school system serves the families of Henrico County, Virginia, a diverse community of more than 320,000 which wraps west, north and east of the independent city and state capital of Richmond. Henrico is Virginia’s fifth-most populous county.

HCPS is the sixth largest public school division in Virginia, and is comprised of 72 schools and program centers serving more than 50,000 students. The division’s schools reflect the geographic diversity of Henrico County, and lie in bustling near-urban and suburban settings; small towns; and quiet rural areas.

Academic excellence and opportunity are hallmarks of Henrico County Public Schools. Twenty-three division schools earned 2017 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement, presented by Gov. Terry McAuliffe and the Virginia Board of Education. HCPS was again tops in the Richmond region with the most schools earning the distinction. Short Pump Middle School was one of only nine schools in the commonwealth to earn the highest designation.

HCPS also leads central Virginia in teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Completion of the rigorous process is the profession’s highest mark of accomplishment.

Henrico Schools has robust programs and support services for families of students with special needs; gifted students; homebound and homeschooled students; and students learning English as a second language.

Each of the division’s high schools is fully accredited and hosts an academic specialty center. The specialty centers allow students with clear interests the chance to focus on a preferred area, such as engineering, the arts or world languages. Three middle schools offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program and two high schools offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma program.

The division also has cutting-edge programs in career and technical education, at individual schools and at two Advanced Career Education centers. From learning about sustainable seafood in culinary arts classes to applying technology concepts at Richmond Raceway, HCPS’ Department of Career and Technical Education helps students become effective participants in the international economy.

From academics to athletics, from the arts to career skills, Henrico County Public Schools is proud to be part of helping our community thrive by ensuring that each child has the right to achieve and the support to succeed.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
804-652-3672
Location
3820 Nine Mile Road
Human Resources
Henrico
VA
23223
US

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