Nottingham Middle Para-Special Education (1.0 FTE/10 Month)
About The Position
Under the supervision of a teacher, the Para-Special Education employee assists students with tasks that promote learning and well-being. The role supports students individually and in groups with life skills, instruction, classroom management, and transitions on and off buses. The position is at Nottingham Middle and is listed as 1.0 FTE/10 Month. The employee assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction and supports students with instructional and recreational activities, personal care, mobility, feeding, and behavior monitoring. The position also includes gathering assessment information, communicating student progress to instructional staff, completing clerical tasks, and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must attain one of the following: 48 college credits; a ParaPro Assessment passing score of 455 or higher before 09/01/2026; ParaPathways minimum passing scores of 332 in Reading/Writing and 334 in Mathematics; or Foundations of Classroom Support minimum passing score of 220.
- Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, physical, and/or learning disabilities.
- Knowledge of the educational system.
- Effective communication skills and ability to establish rapport with students, families, employers, and staff.
- Training skills.
- 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.
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 individual and collective student needs.
- Support students individually and 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 and assist students on and off buses.
- Assist students with feeding when required.
- Monitor student behavior in the classroom and school area; observe students and gather assessment data.
- Discuss student observations and progress with instructional staff.
- Perform clerical tasks, including correcting papers or tests, keeping daily attendance logs, maintaining student folders and records, and other related tasks.
- Operate a computer and basic office equipment as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical plan options
- Dental plan options
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Disability coverage
- 403(b)/457 plans
- Sick days
- Paid holidays
- Personal business days
- Bereavement days
- Flexible leave options, including FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves
- Eligibility for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
