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.
Experience working with students in a classroom setting preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
N/A
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.
Citizenship residency or work VISA in United States required
SALARY: Grade 31-25 depending on education $21.33-$35.18 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Paraeducators Represented by ESPBC September 20 2025)
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for comp time as per the OPE Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at Exempt
RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System
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 new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. 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.
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:
Contact Information
Kelly Hammond HR Analyst
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