Compassionate Special Education Paraeducator

Baltimore County Public Schools; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra duty pay eligibility

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator to assist students under a teacher's supervision, promoting learning and well-being. You will work with students individually and in small groups, reinforce instruction, support life skills, and help with classroom and bus routines.

Duties include monitoring behavior, recording progress, performing clerical tasks, and assisting with feeding or self-care as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of 48 college credits or equivalent.
• ParaPro Assessment with passing score of 455 or higher.
• ParaPathways with Reading/Writing and Mathematics scores.
• Foundations of Classroom Support with minimum passing score of 220.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning, implementing and evaluating instructional lessons and materials.
• Support students individually or in groups with instructional activities and supervision.
• Assist with self-care tasks, personal grooming, and transfer of non-ambulatory students to buses.
• Monitor student behavior, document progress, and communicate with instructional staff.
• Perform clerical tasks and operate basic computer and office equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Rapport with students

Training

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

48 college credits

ParaPro Assessment 455+

ParaPathways scores

Foundations of Classroom Support 220

Job description

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator to assist students under a teacher's supervision, promoting learning and well-being. You will work with students individually and in small groups, reinforce instruction, support life skills, and help with classroom and bus routines.

Duties include monitoring behavior, recording progress, performing clerical tasks, and assisting with feeding or self-care as needed.