Special Education Paraeducator — Support Students (10-Month)

IMDiversity; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 27,999 - 42,351; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's County Public Schools seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students with disabilities at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School in Leonardtown, Maryland.

This ten-month, full-time position offers a salary range based on the EASMC-ESP schedule (Range 9) and starts August 2026. The role provides instructional and behavioral support, collaborates with teachers, and ensures safety and confidentiality in daily activities.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Forty-eight (48) semester college credits OR a passing score on one paraprofessional assessment (ParaPro, ParaPathways, Foundations).
• For Pre-K paraeducators: associate degree OR CDA licensure OR 5 years of publicly funded Pre-K experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with developmental needs and daily living skills.
• Meet regularly with the teacher to plan and review instructional programs.
• Implement instructional/behavioral plans per IEP/IFSP.
• Collect data on academic/behavioral programs as directed.
• Provide instructional/behavioral/self-help assistance throughout the day.
• Maintain CPI certifications when assigned to regional programs.

Skills

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Technology usage

Punctuality

Independent work

Instructional support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits or paraprofessional credential options

Pre-K qualifier: associate degree or CDA/licensure or 5 years public funding experience

Job description

St. Mary's County Public Schools seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students with disabilities at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School in Leonardtown, Maryland.

This ten-month, full-time position offers a salary range based on the EASMC-ESP schedule (Range 9) and starts August 2026. The role provides instructional and behavioral support, collaborates with teachers, and ensures safety and confidentiality in daily activities.