Special Education Paraeducator

Evergreen Elementary School; California (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's County Public Schools — Evergreen Elementary School in California, Maryland — invites applications for a Special Education Paraeducator. The role supports students with disabilities under the direction of the building administrator and classroom teachers.

It is a full-time ten-month position with salary based on the EASMC-ESP schedule (Range 9) effective September 2026. The duties include assisting with developmental and daily living tasks, collaborating with staff, documenting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 48 college credits OR ParaPro/ParaPathways/Foundations tests required.
• For Pre-K paraeducators: associate degree or CDA licensure or 5 years publicly funded Pre-K experience.
• Preferred: related college classes or training; experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with developmental needs and daily living skills.
• Meet with teachers regularly to plan and review instructional programs.
• Implement instructional/behavioral plans per IEP/IFSP.
• Collect data on academic/behavioral programs as directed by staff.
• Provide instructional/behavioral/self-help assistance during the school day.
• Maintain CPI certifications when assigned to regional programs.
• Attend to toileting and diapering needs as required.
• Maintain safety during arrivals and departures.
• Assist with record keeping and materials preparation.
• Support students to special areas, lunch/recess, and field trips.

Skills

Confidentiality

Technology skills

Attendance reliability

Written and oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits or paraprofessional assessment

Associate degree or CDA/licensure (Pre-K) or 5 years Pre-K experience

Tools

CPI certifications

IEP/IFSP knowledge

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899253
Application Deadline: Sep 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Release Date: August 24, 2026 Application Deadline: September 7, 2026

Requisition: 12483

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:Special Education Paraeducator

Location:Evergreen Elementary School

Salary:The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 9. ($27,999-$42,351)

Effective: September 2026

NATURE OF WORK:

The Special Education Paraeducator works under the direction of the building administrator, classroom teacher and other school/central office resource staff to provide services and support to students with disabilities and to support the full implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) /Individual and Family Service Plan (IFSP).

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 follow both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
• Possess effective organizational skills
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists students with developmental needs with adaptive and daily living skills, which may include movement, toileting, feeding, dressing, self-help, and positioning in adaptive equipment/devices
• Meets with the teacher on a regular basis to plan for and review instructional programs
• Implements instructional/behavioral plans and protocols in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Program/Individual and Family Service Plan
• Collects data on academic/behavioral programs as directed by the special education teacher and school-based/county-based administrators
• Provides instructional/behavioral/self-help assistance to students as necessary throughout the school day
• Possesses and maintains CPI certifications when assigned to regional programs (COMPASS, TIDES, SAIL, LAP, PSSE, and Infants & Toddlers)
• Attends to toileting and diapering needs of students enrolled in the program
• Maintains appropriate safety standards while assisting students during arrival and departure times
• Assists the teacher and/or other professionals in record keeping
• Keeps required materials readily available for follow-up activities
• Operates and maintains equipment specific to their assigned area
• Assists teachers with preparation of classroom-based materials, appropriate learning activities and supports
• Accompanies and supports students to special areas classes, related arts, lunch/recess, and field trips
• 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
• For Pre-K paraeducators: must have an associate degreeOR CDA licensure by July 1, 2027, OR 5 years of publicly funded Pre-K experience prior to July 1, 2024

Preferred:

• Related college classes 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, 2.2026, 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

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]