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

Baltimore County Public Schools • Gwynn Oak, MD

9d • $23 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher, the Paraeducator performs a wide variety of duties to support student learning and performs other duties as assigned. The position is at Woodlawn High School and is listed as 1.0 FTE for 10 months.

The role includes helping students individually or in groups with learning activities, skills development, reading, library use, and self-care. It also involves supporting recreational activities, outdoor supervision, field trips, and classroom upkeep; handling instructional materials and equipment; and performing clerical duties such as attendance, collecting assignments and money, and preparing or transcribing instructional materials. Limited class coverage and lunch monitoring may occasionally be required. Employees may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on student schedules.

The work is generally sedentary but may involve lifting heavy objects and frequent bending. The position is non-exempt and eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System. The listed hourly base pay scale is $23.05–$38.04, with grade determined by education. BCPS offers eligible employees benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 403(b)/457 plans, paid holidays, sick, personal business and bereavement days, and flexible leave options.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one of the following qualification options: 48 college credits; ParaPro Assessment score of at least 455 before September 1, 2026; ParaPathways passing scores of at least 332 in Reading/Writing and 334 in Mathematics; or 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 regarding students.
• Willingness to participate in in-service training and learn and operate new software programs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, including appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and spelling.
• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software programs and ability to maintain computer labs and equipment.
• Ability to work with teachers to coordinate software programs with student lesson plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Citizenship, residency, or a work visa in the United States is required.
• Applicants must submit proof of education beyond high school, licenses, or certifications applicable to the qualifications; unofficial transcripts are accepted at the application stage.

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, 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 preparation of 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, including collecting money, taking attendance, collecting assignments, and transcribing assignments or discussion topics on the chalkboard.
• Type tests, home assignments, instructional materials, or correspondence as needed.
• Provide limited class coverage and serve as a lunch period monitor as required.
• Operate a computer and assist teachers with coordinating software programs and student lesson plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, including medical plan options, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and disability coverage.
• 403(b) and 457 plans.
• Paid holidays, sick days, personal business days, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options, including FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves.
• Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED