Special Education Paraeducator

Special Education Para educator - 2 Positions

St. Mary's County Public Schools, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School, Leonardtown, Maryland

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted:
  Jul 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 18, 2026

Release Date: July 17, 2026

Final date to receive applications: July 31, 2026

Requisition: 12370/12333

Position: Special Education Para educator

Location: Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School

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

Effective: August 2026

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 supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be uploaded to the Talent Ed application. The online application and any supporting documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications.

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than July 31, 2026
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Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. , ext. 32187)

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).

• 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 both written and verbal instructions
• Work under pressure
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
• Possess effective organizational skills
• Possess 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 on a regular basis 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
• Keeps 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
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forty-eight (48) semester college credits OR a passing score on one of the following Paraprofessional Assessments (documents must be uploaded in application):
• Para Pro – prior to August 2026
• Para Pathways
  -5757
• Foundations of Classroom Support – 517
• Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction - 519

• 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 the EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 9.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated 07.2024, 5.2025, 2.2026, 04.2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27,999 to $42,351 Per Year

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

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