Paraeducator - Pre-K - Magnolia Elementary School

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Human Resources Office, 102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014.
Telephone: 410‑588‑5238. Email: talent management.
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Para educator – Pre‑Kindergarten at Magnolia Elementary School.

Lateral transfers of instructional personnel are not considered after August 1.

Assists school staff within instructional programs, activities, and personal needs of students.

• Provides support to students during instruction.
• Implements teacher lesson plans with individuals or small groups of students.
• Works under the direction of the teacher to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students.
• Assists with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Assists with the implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for students with special needs depending on placement.
• Monitors student behavior and implements behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Provides assistance with personal care needs of students, including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, and restraint as required.
• Prepares instructional materials for students as directed.
• Assists with school‑wide duties including, but not limited to, field trips, school assemblies, class coverage, bus duty, and the computer lab.
• Participates in professional development programs as assigned.
• Works with students via digital platform(s) to provide support during instruction, assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Performs other work‑related duties as assigned, which includes both in‑person and virtual duties as applicable.

These items are examples of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary based on departmental needs.

Full‑time ten‑month position. Salary range based on FY 2025‑2026 HCEA‑ESP Salary Schedule for Para educator Personnel.
Starting salary: $27,918 – $45,749.

Full salary schedules can be found at https://.aspx

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package, including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.
For a complete list of benefits, visit https:// Resources/Default.aspx

Non‑Exempt

• High school diploma or GED, and
• Associate of Arts degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate) with 48 college credits and a grade of "C" or higher; or
• CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate) with a passing score on a paraprofessional exam which includes:
  • Para Pro score of 455 or higher taken on or before August 31, 2026.
  • Para Pathways (5757):
    Reading and Writing with a score of 332 or higher AND Para Pathways:
    Mathematics with a score of 334 or higher.
  • Foundations of Classroom Support (517) with a score of 220 or higher.
  • Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction (519) with a score of 220 or higher.
• Possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to be trained in and perform proper restraint techniques.
• Able to meet physical requirements of the position, which include squatting, kneeling, and the ability to lift and transfer students weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Possess specific skills as dictated by the needs of the students (e.g., sign language, lifting heavy objects, addressing medical needs).

Employment applications are accepted online only. Visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at https:// If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410‑588‑5238.

Online applications will be accepted until filled. Applications received on or before June 2, 2026 will receive first consideration.

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