Paraeducator- Regular Instruction

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 plus successful completion of the MSDE ParaPro Assessment or 48 college credits required.

Licenses and Certifications: N/A

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

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.

SALARY: Grade 31- 35 depending on education. $21.12 - $34.83 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Paraeducators Represented by ESPBC Effective July 1 2024)

OTHER COMPENSATION:
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This position may be eligible for extra duty activity pay as approved by the Supervisor/Principal. Visit the BCPS website to review the ESPBC Master Agreement for additional information at STATUS: Non-Exempt

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 sick paid holidays personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.

RETIREMENT:

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.
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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.

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). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• 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 references from colleagues friends community members not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses Certifications and Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses certifications and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at Requirements:
  • All people 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.
  • 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 will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
  • All newly hired personnelmustattend aBenefits and Retirement Orientationmeeting.
  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

  Contact Information:

  Office of Temporary and Support Services

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