Paraeducator, Special Education- White Oak School (1.0/10 months)

Baltimore County Public Schools•Parkville, MD

3d•$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 support, reinforcing instruction, assisting with classroom management, and helping students on and off buses. The paraeducator may also perform clerical tasks and other duties as assigned. The position supports students with special needs, including students up to 21 years of age. Assistance may include instruction and skills reinforcement, recreation and supervision during field trips and special programs, self-care and personal grooming, use of mobility aids, transfers, feeding, and behavior monitoring. The paraeducator observes student progress, gathers assessment data, and communicates observations to instructional staff. The role is for 1.0 FTE over 10 months. Employees may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on student schedules. The work may involve lifting heavy objects, frequent bending and climbing, and assisting with toileting in some positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Attainment of at least one of the following: 48 college credits; a ParaPro Assessment score of 455 or higher before 9/1/2026; 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, their families, employers, and staff.
Skill in training.
Ability to provide classroom and instructional support to students with special needs, supervise students, and manage behavior.
Ability to operate a computer, learn software programs, and maintain confidential information.
Ability to perform physical work that may involve lifting heavy objects, 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 or 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 up to age 21 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, gather assessment data, and discuss observations and progress with instructional staff.
Perform clerical tasks such as correcting papers and tests, keeping daily attendance logs, maintaining student folders and records, and operating a computer and basic office equipment as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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