Paraeducator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Attain one of the following qualifications: 48 college credits; a ParaPro Assessment passing 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.
• 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 and learn software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to perform physical efforts including lifting heavy objects, 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 students’ individual and collective 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 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 and assist students on and off buses.
• Assist students with feeding when required.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring student behavior in the classroom and school area.
• Observe students and gather assessment data; discuss observations and 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 needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may access medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and disability coverage.
• 403(b) and 457 plans are available.
• Sick leave, paid holidays, personal business days, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options, including FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves.
• Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.
• The position may be eligible for extra-duty activity pay, subject to Supervisor/Principal approval.