Paraeducator-Regular Instruction; School Year 26-27

Job Info

Under the supervision of a teacher, performs a wide variety of duties to support student learning. Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples Of Duties:

• Assists students individually or in groups to reinforce the learning situation established by the teacher, helping with skills development, reading to younger students and assisting students to effectively use library facilities or assisting in other learning activities. Helps students with self-care activities.
• Assists with recreational play and supervision of outdoor activities and field trip experiences. Helps maintain an attractive, neat and safe classroom.
• Obtains, catalogs, stores, distributes, collects, and inventories instructional materials. May assist in the preparation of instructional materials. Maintains bulletin boards, display areas, and interest centers. Sets up, adjusts, cleans, operates, and performs minor maintenance on such apparatus as audiovisual equipment. May visually inspect equipment for damage. Oversees cleanup activities.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks, including collecting money, taking attendance, collecting assignments, and transcribing future home assignments or discussion-related topics on the chalkboard. May be required to type tests, home assignments, supporting instructional material or correspondence. Coverage of classes on a limited basis may occasionally be necessary. May be required to serve as lunch period monitors. May be required to operate a computer, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Education, Training, and Experience:

HS diploma or equivalent.

Attainment of ONE of the following qualifications is required:

• Forty-eight (48) college credits
• Para Pro Assessment with passing score of 455 or higher before 9/1/2026

• Para Pathways with minimum passing scores:
  Reading/Writing (332) and Mathematics (334)
• Foundations of Classroom Support with a minimum passing score of 220

Experience working with students in a classroom setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities. Knowledge of the educational system. Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students. Willingness to participate in in-service training programs and learn and operate new software programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively communicate in English using appropriate vocabulary, grammar and spelling.

Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software programs. Ability to maintain computer lab and equipment. Ability to work with teachers in assisting and coordinating software programs with student lesson plans. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Ability to compute intermediate math calculations.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The work of this class is generally sedentary but may entail lifting heavy objects and frequent bending.

Conditions of Employment:

Employees in this class may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on the schedules of students.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Retirement: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System

Salary: Grade 31- 35 depending on education. $23.05-$38.04 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Paraeducators Represented by ESPBC, Effective July 1, 2026)

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

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