Paraeducator, Special Education - Lansdowne High School

Baltimore County Public Schools•Arbutus, MD

1d•$23 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher, the Paraeducator, Special Education assists students with tasks that promote learning and well-being. The role supports students individually and in groups with life skills, instructional reinforcement, classroom management, and transitions on and off buses. The position also includes assisting with personal care and mobility, monitoring behavior and student progress, maintaining classroom safety and records, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Attain one of the following: 48 college credits; a ParaPro Assessment passing score of 455 or higher before September 1, 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 and knowledge of the educational system.
Effective communication, rapport-building, and training skills.
Ability to provide classroom and instructional support to students with special needs, supervise students, manage behavior, operate a computer and learn software programs, and maintain confidential information.
Ability to perform physical efforts including lifting heavy objects and frequent bending and climbing; some positions may also require assistance with toileting.

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 or in groups with instructional and skills-reinforcement activities, 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 classrooms and school areas, gather assessment data, and discuss observations and student progress with instructional staff.
Perform clerical tasks such as correcting papers and tests, keeping daily attendance logs, and maintaining student folders and records.
Operate a computer and basic office equipment as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.