Paraeducator, Special Education - Lansdowne High School

Baltimore County Public Schools; United States; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life insurance

403(b)/457 plans

Paid holidays

Bereavement days

Descripción de la vacante

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to assist students under a teacher's supervision, promoting learning and well‑being. You will work with individuals and groups, reinforce instruction, support life skills, and help manage classrooms and bus transitions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet one qualification such as 48 college credits or ParaPro/ParaPathways with required scores.

Formación

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• One of: 48 college credits, ParaPro 455+, ParaPathways scores, Foundations of Classroom Support 220.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Experience with students in structured settings preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist students individually and in groups to promote learning and well‑being.
• Provide life skills management assistance and reinforce instruction.
• Assist with classroom management and students getting on/off buses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication

Rapport building

Training

Behavior management

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits

ParaPro Assessment 455+

ParaPathways Reading/Writing 332 and Math 334

Foundations of Classroom Support 220

Descripción del empleo

Under the supervision of a teacher, assists students by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Duties involve working with students individually and in groups providing life skills management assistance, reinforcing instruction, assisting with classroom management and assisting students on and off of buses. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 individuals with developmental, emotional, learning and/or physical disabilities is preferred. One year’s experience working with students in structured situations is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, physical and/or learning disabilities. Knowledge of the educational system.
• Skill in communicating effectively. Skill in establishing rapport with students, their families, employers, and staff. Skill in training.
• Ability to provide classroom and instructional support to students with special needs. Ability to supervise students and manage behavior. Ability to operate a computer and learn software programs. Ability to maintain confidential information.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• The work of this class entails physical efforts such as lifting heavy objects and frequent bending and climbing. Some positions may also require assistance with toileting.

Conditions of employment:

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

Other compensation:

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools.

This position may be eligible for extra duty activity pay, as approved by the Supervisor/Principal. Visit the BCPS website to review the ESPBC Master Agreement for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497 .

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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)

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 sick, paid holidays, 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 and retirement orientation upon hire.

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

Class Established/Revised : 2/2004, 07/2009, 5/2013, 2/2019. 10/2024, 5/2026

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

Contact Information:

The Office of Temporary and Support Services
[e-mail]

443-809-8952