Salary: $18.62 - $30.53 HourlyLocation : All Elementary Schools, VAJob Type: Full Time TemporaryJob Number: 02886Department: All Elementary SchoolsOpening Date: 11/06/2023DescriptionAnticipated start date 1.8.2024 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:To help students learn subject matter and skills in the subject areas required. Provides intensive tutoring autonomously to students including those with special needs. The positionis responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating student progress based upon specific goals and objectives established by Hanover County Public Schools and based on the Virginia Standards of Learning.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Prepares daily instruction and activities using the division's curriculum and/or assigned study materials to provide for the individual needs, abilities, and interests of the students;
- Autonomously assists small groups of children in various subject areas;
- Assesses students' learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs;
- Evaluate students' learning and uses results for further student instruction;
- Develops and maintains a favorable psychological and physical environment that is conducive to effective learning;
- Maintains order and encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding pupil behavior management.
- Selects and utilizes materials appropriate to the students' instructional levels;
- Organizes learning activities to achieve specific concepts to reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher;
- Attends and participates in district level in-service training programs, faculty and department meetings, as required;
- Establishes friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school;
- Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others;
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence;
- Respects the home responsibility of parents for their children;
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;
- Performs other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school division's policies and practices.
Qualifications: KSA's, EducationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:General knowledge of modern practices, techniques, and methods for teaching children including students with special education needs; the principles of educational testing and principles and methods of remedial education; the principles and methods of educational research. Ability to apply modern methods and principles of education to students functioning at multiple levels of mastery; maintain proper discipline as aligned with division guidelines regarding pupil behavior management; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students. Excellent written and oral communication skills.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Required: High school diploma and previous experience working with groups of children.Requirements for Title I School Placements:Must meet the qualifications of highly qualified under No Child Left Behind Act of 2001:
- Has passed the Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum score of 455 or
- Has a minimum of 48 college credits or
- A minimum of an Associate's Degree.
Preferred: Associate degree - CDA in Child Development preferred or a Bachelor's or Master's Degree from accredited institution and courses in professional education or teacher's license. Terms of EmploymentSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/DIRECT/INDIRECT REPORTS:Grant funded for the 2023-2024 school year and 2024-2025 school year only.IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: PrincipalLOCATION: Assigned SchoolWORK SCHEDULE: Defined hourly schedule per day for 37.25 hours per weekPAYGRADE: Licensed/Previously Licensed personnel - $30.53/hourNon-licensed personnel - $18.62/hourSALARY SCALE: Temporary PersonnelFLSA STATUS: ExemptPhysical requirements and DisclaimerPHYSICAL CONDITIONS:Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, students and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Work is typically performed in a school setting including; classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. Occasional travel may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheel chairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular instruction to special needs students may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and students is required. New 8/2023. Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.Health Benefits - Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week
- Health Insurance - Hanover County Public Schools offers 3 health insurance plans through Aetna and contributes significantly toward the monthly premium. An opt-out credit is available for full-time and part-time employees who do not participate. For those who participate in the High Deductible Plan, HCPS contributes annually to a Health Savings Account and employees can choose to contribute more to that account.
- Dental Insurance - HCPS offers two plan options through Aetna.
- Vision Insurance - HCPS offers a vision plan through VSP.
Time Off Benefits *
- Paid Holidays - 10- month and 11-month personnel follow the School Calendar. 12-month full-time classified employees receive 13 holidays per year (9 designated days and 4 floating days).
- Vacation - 12-month employees earn 1 day of leave per month for their first four years of service, 1.25 days for 5 - 9 years of service, and 1.5 days for 10 or more years of service.
- Sick Leave - Full-time employees earn one sick leave day per month (10 - 12 depending on length of contract) with unlimited accrual. Part-time employees will earn sick leave on a prorated basis.
- Personal Leave - Full-time employees earn two days per year the first 3 years of service and 3 days per year with 3 or more years of service.
*Sick leave benefits are subject to changeSavings & Retirement
- VRS Retirement - Employees who work more than 5.5 hours per day participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). The benefit is 95% paid for by Hanover County Schools.
- VRS Hybrid Retirement Optional Contribution Plan - HCPS offers an additional plan for Hybrid employees who can choose to contribute up to an additional 4% in voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the Hybrid Retirement Plan each month, which is matched to a maximum of 2.5% by HCPS.
- Retirement Savings Plans - HCPS offers 403(b) and 457 plans through Empower. These plans allow employees to set aside pre or post tax dollars for retirement. HCPS contributes $250/year toward 403(b) account for non-VRS eligible employees. Any HCPS employee can make contributions to these plans.
- Premium Conversion/Section 125 - HCPS allows employees to take insurance premium deductions on pre-tax basis.
- Flexible Spending Accounts - HCPS offers a Medical FSA and a Dependent Care FSA for eligible expenses.
Income Protection & Security
- Life Insurance -Paid for 100% by HCPS for VRS eligible employees. The benefit is two times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death. Additional life insurance is available for purchase to cover spouse and children or to increase employee benefit.
- Sick Leave Bank - Income protection for up to 45 days due to a catastrophic illnesses/injury . Available to part-time, and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees who enroll.
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Job protected leave for family or own serious health conditions. Contact Francesca Jones at 804-###-#### for more information.
- Long-Term Disability - Paid for 100% by HCPS for full and part-time employees. Benefits begin at 180 days and offers up to 60% income replacement.
- Short-Term Disability -Optional benefit for short-term disability for part-time and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees. Employees may choose a 14 or 44 day waiting period and a 40% or 60% income replacement for up to 6 months.
- Voluntary Benefits Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week - Optional supplemental plans offered through Pierce Insurance include:
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Life Insurance with Long Term Care
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
Additional Benefits
- Direct Deposit
- Membership in Virginia Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
- New Teacher Mentoring Program
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $800
- VDOE teacher license renewal fees paid by HCPS
- Free admission to home athletic events during regular season
- Wellness Programs including annual flu vaccinations.
The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) ###-####. AgencyHanover County Public SchoolsAddressHanover County Public Schools200 Berkley StreetAshland, Virginia, 23005Phone804-###-####Website