Paraeducator, Special Education - Riverview Elementary School (1.0 FTE/10 month)

Baltimore County Public Schools•Baltimore, MD

18h•$23 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher, the Paraeducator assists students through tasks that promote learning and well-being. The position 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 role may include working with students up to 21 years of age and performing other duties as assigned. The Paraeducator supports teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction and materials tailored to students’ individual and collective needs. The employee assists with instructional and recreational activities, student supervision, field trips, and special programs, and helps maintain a neat, attractive, and safe classroom. Duties may also include helping students with personal care, grooming, mobility equipment, transfers, transportation, and feeding. The position includes monitoring student behavior, collecting assessment information, discussing student progress with instructional staff, and completing clerical tasks such as correcting work, maintaining attendance logs and student records, and using a computer and basic office equipment. Work may require afternoons, evenings, and weekends according to student schedules. The role involves physical effort, including lifting, frequent bending and climbing, and may involve toileting assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet one of the following qualification options: 48 college credits; a ParaPro Assessment score of at least 455 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 skills and ability to establish rapport with students, families, employers, and staff.
Training skills and 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 tasks that may include lifting heavy objects, frequent bending and climbing; some positions may require toileting assistance.

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’ needs.
Assist students individually and in groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement, recreational play, field trips, and special programs.
Help maintain an attractive, neat, and safe classroom.
Assist or train students 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 the classroom and school area.
Observe students and gather assessment data; discuss observations and student progress with instructional staff.
Perform clerical tasks, including correcting work and tests, maintaining attendance logs and student records, and operating a computer and basic office equipment as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.