Paraeducator, Special Education - Deer Park Middle Magnet School (0.5 FTE/10 Month)

BCPS•Randallstown, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher, the Paraeducator assists students by performing tasks that promote learning and well-being. The role involves working with students individually and in groups, providing life-skills management assistance, reinforcing instruction, supporting classroom management, and assisting students on and off buses. The position also performs other duties as assigned. The Paraeducator supports instruction and student activities, helps maintain a safe and orderly classroom, and assists students with self-care and personal grooming. Depending on student needs, duties may include adjusting mobility equipment, lifting and transferring non-ambulatory students, assisting with feeding, and supporting toileting. The role also includes observing student behavior and progress, sharing observations with instructional staff, and completing clerical and recordkeeping tasks. This position is 0.5 FTE and 10 months. Employees may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on student schedules. The position is non-exempt. The listed hourly base pay scale is $23.05–$38.04, with grade placement depending on education. The position may be eligible for extra-duty activity pay as approved by a supervisor or principal. BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, and eligible employees may join the Maryland State Retirement System.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet one of the following: 48 college credits; a ParaPro Assessment score of at least 455 before September 1, 2026; ParaPathways minimum scores of 332 in Reading/Writing and 334 in Mathematics; or Foundations of Classroom Support minimum score of 220.
Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, physical, and/or learning disabilities.
Knowledge of the educational system.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with students, 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.
Ability to perform physical efforts including lifting heavy objects and frequent bending and climbing; some positions may also require assisting with toileting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, materials, and strategies to meet students’ individual and collective needs.
Assist students individually or in groups with instruction, skills reinforcement, recreational play, field trips, and special programs.
Help maintain an attractive, neat, and safe classroom.
Assist or train students up to 21 years of age 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.
Help teachers monitor student behavior in the classroom and school area.
Observe students and gather assessment data; discuss observations and student progress with instructional staff.
Perform clerical tasks, including correcting papers or tests, keeping daily attendance logs, and maintaining student folders and records.
Operate a computer and basic office equipment as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.