Special Education Paraeducator - Infants and Toddlers Program

Special Education Para educator - Infants and Toddlers Program

St. Mary's County Public Schools Benjamin Banneker Elementary School - Leonardtown, Maryland

• Job : 5561746
• Final date to receive applications: Mar 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Release Date: March 2, 2026 |
Final date to receive applications: March 16, 2026

Requisition: 11938

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered.

Position: Special Education Para educator - Infants and Toddlers Program

Location: Benjamin Banneker Elementary School

Salary: $27,451 to $41,521 per year (EASMC-ESP salary schedule, ten-month seven‑hour employees – Range
9)

Effective: March 2026

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a Talent Edonline application. In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the Talent Ed application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications.

Failure to submit all required documentation will result in an incomplete application. All online applications must be completed no later than March 16, 2026
. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. For questions, contact the Department of Human Resources (301‑475‑5511, ext. 32187).

The Special Education Para educator for Infants and Toddlers is a member of the Department of Special Education staff and works under the guidance of the department, school site administration, and special education teachers for the Infants and Toddlers program to provide service and support to children referred to the program for assessment and services.

• Professionally relate to and collaborate with co‑workers, students, and community members
• Maintain confidentiality
• Use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Report to work daily and on time
• Work independently
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Work under pressure
• Organize effectively
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Have knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System

• Meet daily with teachers to plan and review the day’s activities and children’s needs
• Assist in the implementation of the Individual Family Service Plan
• Implement instructional plans according to the child’s plan
• Assist teachers and other professionals in record keeping, scheduling appointments, and parent/family contacts
• Assist teachers and other professionals in maintaining and updating the child’s confidential record
• Assist students with developmental needs in daily living skills (e.g., toileting, feeding)
• Conduct visits to families’ homes, either with the special education teacher or independently
• Perform other related and non‑related job duties as assigned

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree or a minimum of forty‑eight (48) semester college credits OR successful completion of the Paraprofessional test
• For Pre‑K para educators: must have an associate degree or CDA licensure by July 1, 2027, OR 5 years of publicly funded Pre‑K experience prior to July 1, 2024

Preferred:

• Related college classes or training
• Experience working with children

Full‑time, ten‑month position.

EASMC-ESP

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re‑advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: 301‑475‑5511
• Email: hrd