Special Education Paraeducator - Infants and Toddlers Program

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. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:
Special Education Para educator - Infants and Toddlers Program

Location:

Benjamin Banneker Elementary School

Salary:
The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees - Range 9. ($27,451 - $41,521)

Effective:
March 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a Talent Ed online 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 your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than March 16, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. , ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members

* Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

* Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks

* Ability to report to work daily and on time

* Ability to work independently

* Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions

* Ability to work under pressure

* Possess effective organizational skills

* Possess effective written and oral communication skills

* Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public School System

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Meets daily with teachers to plan and review the day's activities and needs of the children

* Develops skills as required for assistance in the implementation of the Individual Family Service Plan

* Implements instructional plans in accordance with the child's Individual Family Service Plan

* Assists teachers and other professionals in record keeping, scheduling appointments, and parent/family contacts

* Assists teachers and other professionals in maintaining and updating the information in the child's confidential Infant and Toddler record

* Assists students with developmental needs in daily living skills (e.g., toileting, feeding, etc.)

* Conducts visits to families' homes, either in the company of the special education teacher or independently

* Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

* High School Diploma or GED

* Associate Degree OR a minimum 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

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:
The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees - Range 9.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated 07.2024, 5.2025, 2.2026