Paraeducator, Regular Instruction - Woodlawn High School (1.0 FTE/10 month)

Baltimore County Public Schools

Gwynn (VA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to support student learning under a teacher's supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, supervising activities, and managing instructional materials in a classroom setting.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or equivalent, 48 college credits, and ParaPro or related credentials. Experience with students in classrooms is preferred, and annual benefits are detailed in the BCPS package.

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent.
Forty-eight (48) college credits.
ParaPro Assessment with passing score of 455 or higher before 9/1/2026.
ParaPathways with minimum passing scores: Reading/Writing (332) and Mathematics (334).
Foundations of Classroom Support with a minimum passing score of 220.

Responsibilities

Assist students individually or in groups to reinforce learning and develop skills; help with reading and library activities.
Supervise outdoor activities, maintain a neat, safe classroom, and oversee cleanup activities.
Obtain, catalog, store, distribute, and inventory instructional materials; set up audiovisual equipment and maintain displays.
Perform clerical tasks such as attendance, collecting assignments, and preparing instructional materials; cover classes when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Disability knowledge

Education system knowledge

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Software training

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

48 college credits

ParaPro Assessment 455+

ParaPathways Reading/Writing 332

Math Foundations 334

Job description

Job Description

Under the supervision of a teacher, performs a wide variety of duties to support student learning. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Assists students individually or in groups to reinforce the learning situation established by the teacher, helping with skills development, reading to younger students and assisting students to effectively use library facilities or assisting in other learning activities. Helps students with self-care activities.

Assists with recreational play and supervision of outdoor activities and field trip experiences. Helps maintain an attractive, neat and safe classroom.

Obtains, catalogs, stores, distributes, collects, and inventories instructional materials. May assist in the preparation of instructional materials. Maintains bulletin boards, display areas, and interest centers. Sets up, adjusts, cleans, operates, and performs minor maintenance on such apparatus as audiovisual equipment. May visually inspect equipment for damage. Oversees cleanup activities.

Performs a variety of clerical tasks, including collecting money, taking attendance, collecting assignments, and transcribing future home assignments or discussion-related topics on the chalkboard. May be required to type tests, home assignments, supporting instructional material or correspondence. Coverage of classes on a limited basis may occasionally be necessary. May be required to serve as lunch period monitors. May be required to operate a computer, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, And Experience

HS diploma or equivalent.

Attainment Of ONE Of The Following Qualifications Is Required

Forty-eight (48) college credits

ParaPro Assessment with passing score of 455 or higher before 9/1/2026

https://parapro.ets.org/

ParaPathways with minimum passing scores: Reading/Writing (332) and Mathematics (334)

Foundations of Classroom Support with a minimum passing score of 220

https://www.nestest.com/state/md

Experience Working With Students In a Classroom Setting Preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities.

Knowledge of the educational system.

Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students.

Willingness to participate in in-service training programs and learn and operate new software programs.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to effectively communicate in English using appropriate vocabulary, grammar and spelling.

Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software programs.Ability to maintain computer lab and equipment.Ability to work with teachers in assisting and coordinating software programs with student lesson plans.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.Ability to compute intermediate math calculations.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is generally sedentary but may entail lifting heavy objects and frequent bending.

Conditions Of Employment

Employees in this class may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on the schedules of students.

FLSA: Non- Exempt

RETIREMENT:

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System

SALARY

Grade 31- 35 depending on education. $23.05-$38.04 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Paraeducators Represented by ESPBC, Effective July 1, 2026)

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

BENEFITS:

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at

https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Proof Of Licenses, Certifications And Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof Of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx

Pre-Employment Requirements

All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.