Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences.Para-Special Education

Position: Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences.Para-Special Education.0252

Job Category:
Academic Support

Job Description:

Under the supervision of a teacher, assists students by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well‑being. Duties involve working with students individually and in groups providing life skills management assistance, reinforcing instruction, assisting with classroom management and assisting students on and off of buses. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in planning, implementing and evaluating instructional lessons, materials, strategies and materials to meet the individual and collective needs of students.
• Assists students individually or in groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement activities, recreational play, supervision of field trip experiences and special programs. Helps maintain an attractive, neat and safe classroom.
• Assists and/or trains students (up to 21 years of age) in self‑care, and personal grooming to include such activities as undressing, dressing, teeth brushing, toileting, and diapering. Adjusts braces, walkers and wheelchairs when applicable. Pushes, lifts, and transfers non‑ambulatory students and assist students on and off buses. Assists students with feeding, when required.
• Assists teacher in monitoring student behavior while in the classroom and the school area. Observes and gathers assessment data on students. Discusses observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks, including correction work papers/tests keeping daily attendance log, maintaining appropriate student folders/records and other related tasks as assigned, may be required to operate a computer and basis office equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and

Experience:

• HS diploma, or equivalent, plus successful completion of the MSDE Para Pro Assessment or 48 college credits required.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental, emotional, learning and/or physical disabilities is preferred. One year’s experience working with students in structured situations is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, physical and/or learning disabilities. Knowledge of the educational system.
• Skill in communicating effectively. Skill in establishing rapport with students, their families, employers, and staff. Skill in training.
• Ability to provide classroom and instructional support to students with special needs. Ability to supervise students and manage behavior. Ability to operate a computer and learn software programs. Ability to maintain confidential information.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• The work of this class entails physical efforts such as lifting heavy objects and frequent bending and climbing. Some positions may also require assistance with toileting.

Conditions of Employment

Employees in this class may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on the schedules of students.

Salary:
Grade 31-35 depending on education. $21.33 – $35.18 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non‑Exempt Paraeducators Represented by ESPBC, September 20, 2025)

Other compensation:
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at. This position may be eligible for extra duty activity pay, as approved by the Supervisor/Principal. Visit the BCPS website to review the ESPBC Master Agreement for additional information at. FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt.

Benefits

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.

Retirement

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

Application Instructions

• Applicants are required to have a…