Special Education Paraeducator - Impactful Student Support

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

Job summary

St. Mary's County Public Schools seeks a Special Education Paraeducator at Spring Ridge Middle School in Lexington Park, Maryland.

The role supports students with disabilities and assists with IEP/IFSP implementation, under supervision of teachers and administrators. Full-time ten-month position starting August 2026, salary range $27,999 to $42,351 with EASMC-ESP schedule Range 9; requires high school diploma or GED and paraprofessional assessments; CPI certification preferred for regional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 48 college credits or passing paraprofessional assessment.
• ParaPro, ParaPathways, Foundations of Classroom Support/Instruction credentials.
• Pre-K paraeducators: assoc. degree or CDA licensure or 5 years Pre-K experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with developmental needs and daily living skills.
• Collaborate with teacher to plan instructional programs.
• Implement IEP/IFSP-related plans and protocols.
• Collect data on academic/behavioral programs as directed.
• Provide instructional/behavioral/self-help support during the day.
• Maintain CPI certifications where required and assist with materials.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Technology usage

Punctuality

Independent work

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits

ParaPro assessment

ParaPathways assessment

Foundations of Classroom Support (517)

Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction (519)

Associate degree or CDA/licensure for Pre-K

Job description

St. Mary's County Public Schools seeks a Special Education Paraeducator at Spring Ridge Middle School in Lexington Park, Maryland.

The role supports students with disabilities and assists with IEP/IFSP implementation, under supervision of teachers and administrators. Full-time ten-month position starting August 2026, salary range $27,999 to $42,351 with EASMC-ESP schedule Range 9; requires high school diploma or GED and paraprofessional assessments; CPI certification preferred for regional