Paraeducator, Regular Instruction - Woodlawn High School (1.0 FTE/10 month)

BCPS•Gwynn Oak, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher, the Paraeducator performs a wide variety of duties to support student learning and carries out other duties as assigned. The role supports students individually and in groups, assists with classroom and recreational activities, maintains instructional materials and equipment, and performs clerical tasks. Limited class coverage may occasionally be necessary. Employees may also be required to monitor lunch periods and work afternoons, evenings, or weekends based on student schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet at least one of the following qualifications: 48 college credits; a ParaPro Assessment score of at least 455 before 9/1/2026; ParaPathways minimum scores of 332 in Reading/Writing and 334 in Mathematics; or a Foundations of Classroom Support score of at least 220.
Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities.
Knowledge of the educational system.
Ability to maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality concerning students.
Willingness to participate in in-service training and learn and operate new software programs.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to use English with appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and spelling.
Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software programs.
Ability to maintain computer labs and equipment and to work with teachers to coordinate software programs with student lesson plans.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with people contacted in performing job duties.
Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
May need to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on student schedules.
Work is generally sedentary but may involve lifting heavy objects and frequent bending.
U.S. citizenship, residency, or work visa is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students in a classroom setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist students individually or in groups to reinforce teacher-established learning, develop skills, read to younger students, use library facilities, and participate in other learning activities.
Help students with self-care activities.
Assist with recreational play and supervise outdoor activities and field trips.
Help maintain an attractive, neat, and safe classroom.
Obtain, catalog, store, distribute, collect, and inventory instructional materials; assist with preparing materials as needed.
Maintain bulletin boards, display areas, and interest centers.
Set up, adjust, clean, operate, and perform minor maintenance on audiovisual equipment; visually inspect equipment for damage as needed.
Oversee cleanup activities.
Perform clerical tasks such as collecting money, taking attendance and assignments, and writing future home assignments or discussion topics on the chalkboard.
Type tests, home assignments, instructional materials, or correspondence as needed.
Provide limited class coverage when necessary and monitor lunch periods as required.
Operate computers and maintain computer lab equipment as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.