Special Education Paraeducator - Student Support & Life Skills

Baltimore County Public Schools; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools in Catonsville, MD seeks a paraeducator under teacher supervision to assist students with learning and well-being, reinforce instruction, support life skills, and help supervise students on and off buses. This role may involve afternoon/evening/weekend hours based on student schedules.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or equivalent and one of the approved qualifications (48 college credits, ParaPro, ParaPathways, Foundations of Classroom Support).

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Complete one of the listed qualifications (48 college credits, ParaPro, ParaPathways, Foundations).
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred; structured settings experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Student support

Life skills coaching

Classroom management

Disability support

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Forty-eight college credits

ParaPro Assessment (passing 455+)

ParaPathways (Reading/Writing 332, Math 334)

Foundations of Classroom Support (score 220)

Job description

Baltimore County Public Schools in Catonsville, MD seeks a paraeducator under teacher supervision to assist students with learning and well-being, reinforce instruction, support life skills, and help supervise students on and off buses. This role may involve afternoon/evening/weekend hours based on student schedules.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or equivalent and one of the approved qualifications (48 college credits, ParaPro, ParaPathways, Foundations of Classroom Support).