Paraeducator, Special Education - Catonsville Middle School (1.0 FTE/10 month)

Baltimore County Public Schools•Catonsville, MD

5d•$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 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. Additional duties may be assigned. The position is at Catonsville Middle School and is listed as 1.0 FTE/10 month.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet at least one of the following qualifications: 48 college credits; ParaPro Assessment score of 455 or higher 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 and of the educational system.
Effective communication and rapport-building skills with students, families, employers, and staff; training skills.
Ability to provide classroom and instructional support to students with special needs, supervise students and 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 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 group student needs.
Assist students individually and in groups with instructional and skills-reinforcement activities, recreational play, field trip supervision, 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; assist students on and off buses; and assist with feeding when required.
Help monitor student behavior in the classroom and school area, observe students, gather assessment data, and discuss observations and progress with instructional staff.
Perform clerical tasks, including correcting papers and tests, keeping daily attendance logs, maintaining student folders and records, and completing related tasks.
Operate a computer and basic office equipment as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.