Paraeducator, Special Education- Loch Raven Technical Academy (1.0/10-months)

BCPS•Towson, 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 position provides individual and group support, including life-skills assistance, reinforcement of instruction, classroom management, and help getting students on and off buses. The role serves students up to 21 years of age and may include support with personal care and mobility. Other duties may be assigned. This is a 1.0, 10-month position at Loch Raven Technical Academy. Employees may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on students’ schedules. The position is non-exempt. The listed hourly base pay scale is $23.05–$38.04, with grade 31–35 determined by education, effective July 1, 2026. The position may be eligible for extra-duty activity pay, subject to approval. Eligible BCPS employees may access medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 403(b)/457 plans, sick leave, paid holidays, personal business and bereavement days, and flexible leave options. Eligible employees may join the Maryland State Retirement System. New hires attend a benefits and retirement orientation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Attainment of one of the following qualifications: 48 college credits; a 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 score of at least 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 tasks that may include lifting heavy objects and frequent bending and climbing; some positions may require assistance with toileting.
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 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 individual and group student needs.
Assist students individually or in groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement, recreational play, field-trip supervision, 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 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, maintaining student folders and records, and operating a computer and basic office equipment as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.