Special Education Paraeducator Grant-Funded

Special Education Para educator Grant-Funded

St. Mary's County Public Schools

Benjamin Banneker Elementary School - Leonardtown, Maryland

Job

Starting Date:
Aug 18, 2026

Effective:
August 2026

Special Education Para educator Grant-Funded

Benjamin Banneker Elementary School

The salary for this position will be based on the EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 9 ($27,999 - $42,351)

The Special Education Para educator works under the direction of the building administrator, classroom teacher and other school/central office resource staff to provide services and support to students with disabilities and to support the full implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) /Individual and Family Service Plan (IFSP).

• Professionally relate to and collaborate with co‑workers, students, and community members
• Understand and 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
• Know the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Assist students with developmental needs with adaptive and daily living skills, which may include movement, toileting, feeding, dressing, self-help, and positioning in adaptive equipment/devices
• Meet with the teacher regularly to plan for and review instructional programs
• Implement instructional/behavioral plans and protocols in accordance with the student’s IEP/IFSP
• Collect data on academic/behavioral programs as directed by the special education teacher and school-based/county-based administrators
• Provide instructional/behavioral/self‑help assistance to students as necessary throughout the school day
• Possess and maintain CPI certifications when assigned to regional programs (COMPASS, TIDES, SAIL, LAP, PSSE, and Infants & Toddlers)
• Maintain appropriate safety standards while assisting students during arrival and departure times
• Assist the teacher and/or other professionals in record‑keeping
• Keep required materials readily available for follow‑up activities
• Operate and maintain equipment specific to the assigned area
• Assist teachers with preparation of classroom‑based materials, appropriate learning activities and supports
• Accompany and support students to special area classes, related arts, lunch/recess, and field trips
• Perform other related and non‑related job duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate degree or a minimum forty‑eight (48) semester college credits or successful completion of the Paraprofessional Assessment (Para Pro)
• 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

• Related college classes or training
• Experience working with children

Full‑time ten‑month position.

The salary for this position will be based on the EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten‑month seven‑hour employees – Range 9.

EASMC-ESP

Position Type:
Full‑time. Salary: $27,999 to $42,351 per year. Citizenship, residency or work visa required.