2026-2027 Special Education Assistant-Moderate Severe Assistant (CPE)

Applitrack; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley County School District is hiring a Special Education Assistant-Moderate Severe for the 2026-2027 school year at College Park Elementary. The role supports students with moderate to severe needs and assists teachers with instructional tasks. Employment days total 190, with exact hours determined by the supervisor.

Salary range is $26,280 to $41,691 per year. Applicants must have an Associate's degree or at least 60 college credits; official transcripts due within two weeks of hire, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required; official transcripts due within 2 weeks of hire.
• 60 college credits accepted in place of degree; Praxis Paraprofessional score 456+ required.
• TB test results within 1 year; TB documentation may be uploaded after hire.

Skills

Praxis Paraprofessional

TB test compliance

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60 college credits

Job description

2026-2027 Special Education Assistant-Moderate Severe Assistant (CPE) JobID: 18699

• Position Type: Teacher Assistant / Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/23/2026
• Location: College Park Elementary

Employment Days: 190 (Exact daily hours to be determined by supervisor)
Salary Rate: $26,280 - $41,691

Teacher Assistant Application Requirements

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college; Official transcripts required within 2 weeks of hire date; OR
• Copy of qualifying Praxis Paraprofessional test scores of 456 or higher. Applicants that are interested in taking the Paraprofessional Praxis exam can visit http://berkeley.schoolwires.net/Page/14574 for additional information.
• Negative TB test results under 1 year old. BCSD strongly encourages all applicants to upload their TB test results. If the applicant has not completed the test, he/she will be required to upload a word document acknowledging that the results will be uploaded as soon as the test is completed. Please Note: A delay in submitting TB test results will postpone the onboarding process. (If selected for a position)

Paraprofessional Praxis exams are offered through Berkeley County School District and Dorchester District 2. There is a registration cost of $75 that must be submitted at the time the test is administered.

Depending on the volume of applications received, all applicants may not be interviewed for this position. Applicants may be considered for multiple vacancies.