Holabird Middle School Para-Special Education (1.0/10 months)

Baltimore County Public Schools•Dundalk, MD

14h•$23 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Para-Special Education position at Holabird Middle School is a 1.0, 10-month role. Under a teacher’s supervision, the paraeducator supports student learning and well-being through individual and group assistance with life skills, instructional reinforcement, classroom management, and student transportation to and from buses. The role also includes personal-care assistance, student supervision and observation, assessment data collection, and clerical support. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one of four specified qualifications: 48 college credits; a qualifying ParaPro Assessment score; qualifying ParaPathways scores in Reading/Writing and Mathematics; or a qualifying Foundations of Classroom Support score. Experience working with people with disabilities and one year of experience working with students in structured situations are preferred. The work may involve lifting heavy objects, frequent bending and climbing, and assistance with toileting. Employees may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends according to student schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Attain one of the following: 48 college credits; ParaPro Assessment score of 455 or higher before 9/1/2026; ParaPathways minimum scores of 332 in Reading/Writing and 334 in Mathematics; or Foundations of Classroom Support minimum score of 220.
Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, physical, and/or learning disabilities and of the educational system.
Effective communication skills and ability to establish rapport with students, their families, employers, and staff.
Training skills and ability to provide classroom and instructional support to students with special needs.
Ability to supervise students and manage behavior.
Ability to operate a computer and learn software programs.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to perform physical tasks that may include lifting heavy objects and frequent bending and climbing; some positions may require assisting with toileting.
May be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on student schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with developmental, emotional, learning, and/or physical disabilities.
One year of experience working with students in structured situations.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, materials, and strategies to meet students’ individual and collective needs.
Assist students individually or in groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement, recreational play, field trips, and special programs.
Help maintain an attractive, neat, and safe classroom.
Assist or train students up to age 21 in self-care and personal grooming, including dressing, teeth brushing, toileting, and diapering.
Adjust braces, walkers, and wheelchairs when applicable; push, lift, and transfer non-ambulatory students; assist students on and off buses; and assist with feeding when required.
Monitor student behavior in the classroom and school area, observe students, gather assessment data, and discuss observations and progress with instructional staff.
Perform clerical tasks such as correcting papers and tests, keeping daily attendance logs, maintaining student folders and records, and operating a computer and basic office equipment as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.