Special Education Paraeducator

Special Education Para educator

St. Mary's County Public Schools - Chopticon High School, Mechanicsville, Maryland

Job : 5814373

Final date to receive applications: Jul 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Release Date:
July 6, 2026
Final date to receive applications:
July 20, 2026

Requisition: 12292

Position:
Special Education Para educator

Location:
Chopticon High School

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

Effective:
August 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a Talent Edonline application. Any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded. The application must demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in the application being considered incomplete.

Applications must be completed no later than July 20, 2026
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Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Questions may be directed to the Department of Human Resources , 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 their Individualized Education Program (IEP) / Individual and Family Service Plan (IFSP).

• 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 written and verbal instructions
• Ability to 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 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 administrators
• Provide instructional, behavioral, and self-help assistance to students as necessary throughout the school day
• 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 /li>
• 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 areas classes, related arts, lunch/recess, and field trips
• Perform 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

Full-time ten-month position.

EASMC-ESP

Full-time

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