Contract Paraprofessional — SPED Support & Growth

Somerset County Public Schools; Westover (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerset County Public Schools in Westover, Maryland is seeking contractual paraprofessionals for the Alternative Learning Center, with the contract expected to end January 2027. The role supports Special Education staff with instructional activities.

The position requires high school diploma (prefers 48 college credits or associate degree or passing paraprofessional test), strong communication, basic computer skills, and ability to work with students individually or in small groups; part-time,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 48 college credits preferred or higher.
• Passing scores on Paraprofessional Test (455) preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools and email is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education staff with instructional activities.
• Plan daily lessons and coordinate with the team.
• Provide accommodations for students as needed.
• Maintain progress data and monitor student performance.
• Reinforce classroom instruction and behavior management.
• Support designated non-instructional tasks as prescribed.

Skills

Effective written and oral comms

Basic computer skills

Student support (one-on-one / small 그룹

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma

48 college credits

Associates degree or higher

Paraprofessional Test (455) passing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Internet search

Job description

Somerset County Public Schools in Westover, Maryland is seeking contractual paraprofessionals for the Alternative Learning Center, with the contract expected to end January 2027. The role supports Special Education staff with instructional activities.

The position requires high school diploma (prefers 48 college credits or associate degree or passing paraprofessional test), strong communication, basic computer skills, and ability to work with students individually or in small groups; part-time,