Paraeducator - Pre-K - North Bend Elementary School - 2026-2027 School Year

Human Resources Office

102S.Hickory Avenue,Bel Air,Maryland 21014

Telephone:
Email: talent management

www.hcps.org

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

August 3, 2026

HCPSiscommittedtorecruitingandretainingeffectiveanddiverseeducatorsandstafftobuildaclimateofstudent success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

PARA EDUCATOR – PRE-KINDERGARTEN

North Bend Elementary School

Lateraltransfersofinstructionalpersonnelarenotconsideredafter

August1st.

Toassistschoolstaffwithinstructionalprograms,activities,andpersonalneedsofstudents.

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Provides support to students during instruction.
• Implements teacher lesson plans with individuals or small groups of students.
• Works under the direction of the teacher to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students.
• Assists with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Assists with the implementation of the Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for students with special needs depending on placement.
• Monitors student behavior and implements behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Provides assistance with personal care needs of students including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, and restraint as required.
• Prepares instructional materials for students as directed.
• Assists with school-wide duties including, but not limited to, field trips, school assemblies, class coverage, bus duty, and the computer lab.
• Participates in professional development programs as assigned.
• Works with students via digital platform(s) to provide support during instruction, assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned, which is inclusive of in-person duties and virtual duties as applicable.

This is a full-time ten-month position. Salary range based on the FY  HCEA- ESP Salary Schedule for Para educator Personnel. Starting Salary: $29,158– Maximum Earnings Potential $47,769.

Full salary schedules can be foundat the bottomof the Current Vacancies webpage https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

For a complete list of benefits, please visit the Employment Benefits section of the Human Resources webpage: https:// Resources/Default.aspx

For more information on holidays and paid time off, please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the HCEA-ESP Negotiated Agreement: https://.aspx

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

High school diploma or GED, and

• associate arts degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate) http:// with 48 college credit with grade "C" or higher; or
• CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate) with a passing score on a paraprofessional exam which includes:
  Para Pro score of 455 or higher taken on or before August 31, 2026
• Para Pathways (5757):
  Reading and Writing with a score of 332 or higher AND Para Pathways:
  Mathematics with a score of 334 or higher
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• Foundations of Classroom Support (517) with a score of 220 or higher
• Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction (519) with a score of 220 or higher

Possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Able to be trained in and perform proper restraint techniques.

Able to meet physical requirements of position which are considered essential job functions, with or without accommodation, by passing pre-employment exam. Such requirements directly support students and include, but are not limited to, squatting, kneeling, and ability to lift and transfer students weighing up to 40 pounds.

Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

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