Description
Definition :
In the absence of the regular classroom paraeducator assists the professional staff by performing instructional-related duties and providing individual attention and assistance to groups of students.
Responsibilities
Examples of Duties :
- Assist students individually or in groups to reinforce the learning situation established by the teacher help with skills development read to younger students and assist students to use library facilities or assist in other learning activities effectively. Help students with self-care activities.
- Assists with recreational play and supervision of outdoor activities and field trip experiences.
- Help maintain an attractive neat and safe classroom.
- Obtains catalogs stores distributes collects and inventories instructional materials.
- May assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
- Maintain 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 take tests home assignments supporting instructional material or correspondence.
- Coverage of classes on a limited basis may occasionally be necessary; you may be required to serve as lunch period monitors.
- Performs other duties of similar scope and complexity.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
Education Training and Experience :
Proof of high school diploma or GEDLicenses and Certificates :
None.Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of school and classroom rules and activities.General knowledge of special education.Skill in verbal communications.Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.Skill in working closely with individuals.Skill in aiding and supporting students.Ability to follow and enforce safety and disciplinary rules.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students teachers and other school personnel.Ability to lift and transfer students as required.
Physical and Environmental Conditions :
The work of this class entails physical activities such as frequent walking and standing lifting and carrying and related physical duties associated with assisting students.
FLSA : Non-exempt
Salary : 20.16 per hour
Benefits : BCPS offers limited benefits for temporary employees that may include 403(b) / 457 plans paid sick and safe leave accruals and access to credit union benefits.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
class specification defines the types of duties and the level of difficulty required for 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 the United States required.
This 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.
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 are applying for a position as a teacher or a position that requires Licensure / Certification.
Pre-Employment 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.
Contact Information :
Office of Temporary & Support Services
Email : Phone :
Key Skills
Early Childhood Education,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Special Needs,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Experience with Children,Public Speaking
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1