Paraeducator, Special Education- Franklin Middle (1.0/10 months)

BCPS•Reisterstown, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher, the Paraeducator assists students by performing varied tasks that promote learning and well-being. The position supports students individually and in groups with life skills, reinforcement of instruction, classroom management, supervision, and transportation to and from buses. The role also involves supporting students’ self-care and personal grooming, including dressing, toileting, and feeding when needed, and assisting with mobility equipment and transfers. The paraeducator observes students and gathers assessment information, shares observations with instructional staff, and completes related clerical and recordkeeping tasks. The position is at Franklin Middle and is listed as 1.0/10 months. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the listed qualifying credentials: 48 college credits; a qualifying ParaPro Assessment score; qualifying ParaPathways Reading/Writing and Mathematics scores; or a qualifying Foundations of Classroom Support score. Experience working with individuals with disabilities and students in structured settings is preferred. The work involves physical effort, including lifting, frequent bending and climbing, and may involve toileting assistance. Employees may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on student schedules. The listed hourly base pay scale is $23.05–$38.04, with grade 31–35 depending on education. The posting describes benefits for eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, paid leave, and potential extra-duty activity pay subject to approval.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Attain one of the following qualifications: 48 college credits; ParaPro Assessment score of 455 or higher before 9/1/2026; 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.
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 efforts such as lifting heavy objects and frequent bending and climbing; some positions may require toileting assistance.
May be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on student schedules.

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 students’ individual and collective needs.
Assist students individually or in groups with instructional activities, skill 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.
Monitor student behavior in the classroom and school area with the teacher.
Observe students and gather assessment data; 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 required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical plan options
Dental plans
Vision plans
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Disability coverage
403(b)/457 plans
Sick days
Paid holidays
Personal business days
Bereavement days
Flexible leave options, including FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves
Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System
May be eligible for extra-duty activity pay, as approved by the Supervisor/Principal