Paraeducator, Pre-K (26-27)

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

PSRP union affiliation

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools seeks a paraprofessional to assist teachers in planning and delivering classroom instruction in Baltimore, MD. The role involves working with students individually and in small groups, supporting behavioral management, and helping prepare instructional materials and assessments.

The position emphasizes collaboration with instructional staff, parents, and service providers, while maintaining confidentiality and upholding district policies.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or associate degree required.
• One year of experience with children.
• Ability to operate office, audio/visual, or related equipment.
• Understanding of what motivates student learning.
• Knowledge of classroom curriculum for assigned grade.
• Strong business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar and arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing instructional lessons and activities.
• Support students individually and in small groups.
• Assist in monitoring student behavior and classroom management.
• Administer tests and collect assessment data.
• Prepare instructional materials and reports as requested.
• Maintain a neat, safe classroom and manage records.

Skills

Patience and composure

Curriculum understanding

Clear written and spoken communication

Confidentiality

Works well with children

Education

CDA credential OR associate degree

Tools

Office equipment operation

Audio/visual equipment

Job description

Job Number 8600042442

Start Date

Open Date

Closing Date

Assists teachers and school administrators in planning and providing classroom instruction to students. Works with students individually and in small groups implementing lesson plans, assessing performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, and assisting with classroom management. Assists teachers in coordinating instructional activities with other teachers, resource teachers, parents, and service providers.

Essential Functions

• Provides instructional assistance in support of classroom and learning activities.
• Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, strategies, activities, and materials.
• Assists students individually and in small groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement activities, and other instruction related activities or professional development.
• Assists teacher in monitoring and managing student behavior and classroom management.
• Assists in administering tests and assessments.
• Observes and gathers assessment data on students and assists in reviewing assessments and progress reports.
• Discusses observations and progress of students with instructional staff.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials, audio-visual aids, and reports, as requested.
• Assists in maintaining an attractive, neat, and safe classroom.
• Performs clerical support tasks including correction of tests and work papers, maintaining attendance logs, maintaining student folders and records, maintaining inventory, and reproduction of instructional related materials.
• Provides support and instructional assistance in writing, science, computer or other technology and ensures proper maintenance and care of laboratory equipment.
• Supervises and monitors students in off-site instruction and on field trips.
• May supervise play periods and playground activities of children.
• May attend to younger children during rest periods.
• May assist students with daily living activities such as feeding and toileting including diapering when appropriate.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.

Desired Qualifications

Required

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR associate degree.
• One year of experience working with children
• Certain positions may require that candidates demonstrate the ability to operate office, audio/visual, or other related equipment
• Understanding of what motivates student learning
• Understanding of the curriculum in the classroom to which assigned
• Knowledge and competency in business English, spelling punctuation, grammar and arithmetic
• Ability to exercise patience and composure in working with children including those who have special needs
• Ability to handle all matters in a professional and confidential manner
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with City Schools¿ policies, procedures, and general practice
• Ability to work effectively with staff and children
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain clerical and student records
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine instructional tasks

Preferred

Full time or Part time Full time

Benefits ?-- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:? http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.?

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.