Job title: Paraeducator- Special Education (12-month/1.0 FTE)
Company: Baltimore County Public Schools
Job description: SALARY: Grade 31-35 depending on education. $20.50 to $33.82 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Paraeducators Represented by ESPBC, Effective July 1, 2023)
REPORTS TO: Team Leader, Infants and Toddlers
TITLE CODE: A3507
DEFINITION: Under the guidance of a teacher, provides individual or group instruction services. Prepares instructional materials used with individuals or groups, including children and families. Performs other related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Provide individual or group special instruction services under the guidance of a teacher or other professional staff.
- Prepare instructional materials to be used during individual and/or group settings with children and families.
- Provide interim and/or ongoing service coordination to families ensuring effective assessment planning,
development, and service delivery to children and families. * Participate in developing the initial Individualized Family Service Plan and periodic Individualized Family Service Plan reviews for eligible children and families.
- Assist with site-based procedures (i.e., Medical Assistance billing procedures, processing transition packets, preparing packets for Individualized Family Service Plan reviews, assessment planning and scheduling) under the supervision of the team leader designed to ensure effective service delivery to children and families and efficient processes that support site operations.
- Collaborate with personnel from a variety of agencies in implementation of services to children and families.
- Complete documentation requirements including service coordination logs, Medical Assistance billings, and statistics forms.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
A minimum of 48 college credits or high school diploma and successful completion of Praxis ParaPro Assessment is required. Associate degree in education preferred.
Experience working with children. Experience working with families with limited English proficiency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of computers and computer software programs. Knowledge of Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program procedures. Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities. Knowledge of the educational system.
Skill in communicating effectively. Skill in establishing rapport with children, their families, and staff. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workload.
Ability to use computers and related equipment. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidential information.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally performed in homes, community childcare settings, schools and office environments. Travel to homes, community locations and schools throughout Baltimore County required. Work includes the operation of office equipment, computers, and assistive technology devices. Physical activity may include being able to get up and down from the floor, occasional lifting of children, and occasional running.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employees in this class may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on the schedules of students.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at . Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at
FLSA: Non-Exempt
This job description defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
- Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
Contact Information
Chekesha Smith
Supervisor, Office of Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7870
Email:
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