About The Position

Under the guidance of a teacher, provides individual or group instruction services. Prepares instructional materials used with individuals or groups, including children and families. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 48 college credits or high school diploma and successful completion of Praxis ParaPro Assessment is required.
  • Experience working with children.
  • Experience working with families with limited English proficiency.
  • Knowledge of computers and computer software programs.
  • Knowledge of Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program procedures.
  • Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities.
  • Knowledge of the educational system.
  • Skill in communicating effectively.
  • Skill in establishing rapport with children, their families, and staff.
  • Skill in organizing and prioritizing workload.
  • Ability to use computers and related equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree in education preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual or group special instruction services under the guidance of a teacher or other professional staff.
  • Prepare instructional materials to be used during individual and/or group settings with children and families.
  • Provide interim and/or ongoing service coordination to families ensuring effective assessment planning, Individualized Family Service Plan development, and service delivery to children and families.
  • Participate in developing the initial Individualized Family Service Plan and periodic Individualized Family Service Plan reviews for eligible children and families.
  • Assist with site-based procedures (i.e., Medical Assistance billing procedures, processing transition packets, preparing packets for Individualized Family Service Plan reviews, assessment planning and scheduling) under the direction of the site specialist and team leader designed to ensure effective service delivery to children and families and efficient processes that support site operations.
  • Collaborate with personnel from a variety of agencies in implementation of services to children and families.
  • Complete documentation requirements including service coordination logs, Medical Assistance billings, and statistics forms.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
  • Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
  • All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.
  • Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.
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