Paraeducator - Title I Instructional Elementary Grades K-5 Grant Funded

IMDiversity; Park Hall (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's County Public Schools in Park Hall, MD seeks a paraeducator for Title I Instructional Elementary Grades K-5.

This ten-month role supports teachers and students with developmentally appropriate learning activities under the classroom teacher's direction. Responsibilities include planning with the teacher, developing activities, supervising students, assisting with trips, and engaging with parents.

Qualifications

• Supports learning activities under teacher direction and maintains confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with students, families and staff and to use technology.
• Reliably report to work on time and manage tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Meets with the teacher for planning and evaluating student progress.
• Assists in developing learning activities and guiding students.
• Supports supervision, trips, and activities with parents involvement as needed.
• Prepares learning materials and reinforces activities with AV aids.

Skills

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Technology literacy

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits

ParaPro

ParaPathways 5757

Foundations of Classroom Support – 517

Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction - 519

Job description

Paraeducator - Title I Instructional Elementary Grades K-5 Grant Funded

St. Mary's County Public Schools

Park Hall Elementary School - Park Hall, Maryland

Job Details

Job ID:5854371
Starting Date:Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK

The paraeducator will work under the direction of the classroom teacher to support the delivery of developmentally appropriate learning opportunities. The position is a ten-month position that has the responsibility to provide instructional support to students and support for teachers as needed. The position will support the instructional needs of the classroom. The work is performed under the general direction of the classroom teacher and in collaboration with the school administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Possess effective organizational skills
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets regularly with the teacher at a designated time for planning and evaluating student's progress
• Assists in developing learning activities with the teacher
• Assists in guiding students in working and playing with others
• Provides escort and assistance to students as necessary
• Assists in the supervision of students on trips and other school related activities
• Prepares, under the direction of the teacher, appropriate learning activities, stations, materials
• Reinforces learning activities with appropriate audio-visual aids and other materials
• Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas
• Assists in activities planned for and with parents
• May be assigned by the building principal to support any elementary grade level (Kindergarten through Grade 5), as needed, and grade-level assignments may change throughout the school year
• Attends, as necessary, workshops and in-service training sessions
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forty-eight (48) semester college credits OR a passing score on one of the following Paraprofessional Assessments (documents must be uploaded in application):
• ParaPro – prior to August 2026
• ParaPathways -5757
• Foundations of Classroom Support – 517
• Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction - 519

Preferred

• Related college courses or training
• Experience working with children

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE

The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 9.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY

EASMC-ESP

Updated 07.2024, 5.2025, 04.2026

Position Type

Full-Time
Salary:$27,999 to $42,351 Per Year
Job Requirements
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required