Paraeducator- Special Education (School Year 26-27)

BCPS•Towson, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher, assists students by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Duties involve working with students individually and in groups providing life skills management assistance, reinforcing instruction, assisting with classroom management and assisting students on and off of buses. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
Attainment of ONE of the following qualifications is required: Forty-eight (48 college credits) ParaPro Assessment with passing score of 455 or higher before 9/1/2026 https://parapro.ets.org/ ParaPathways with minimum passing scores: Reading/Writing (322) and Mathematics (334) Foundations of Classroom Support with a minimum passing score of 220 https://www.nestest.com/state/md
Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, physical and/or learning disabilities.
Knowledge of the educational system.
Skill in communicating effectively.
Skill in establishing rapport with students, their families, employers, and staff.
Skill in training.
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.
Employees in this class may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on the schedules of students.
All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed.
Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to signing the contract.
Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assists teachers in planning, implementing and evaluating instructional lessons, materials, strategies and materials to meet the individual and collective needs of students.
Assists students individually or in groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement activities, recreational play, supervision of field trip experiences and special programs.
Helps maintain an attractive, neat and safe classroom.
Assists and/or trains students (up to 21 years of age) in self-care, and personal grooming to include such activities as undressing, dressing, teeth brushing, toileting, and diapering.
Adjusts braces, walkers and wheelchairs when applicable.
Pushes, lifts, and transfers non-ambulatory students and assist students on and off buses.
Assists students with feeding, when required.
Assists teacher in monitoring student behavior while in the classroom and the school area.
Observes and gathers assessment data on students.
Discusses observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
Performs a variety of clerical tasks, including correction work papers/tests keeping daily attendance log, maintaining appropriate student folders/records and other related tasks as assigned, may be required to operate a computer and basis office equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.