BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

CLASS TITLE : Paraeducator - Regular Education, 10 Month

REPORTS TO : Principal

TITLE CODE : A3400

SALARY: Grade 31-35 depending on education. $18.21 to $28.78 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Paraeducators Represented by ESPBC, 2021-2022 Effective July 1, 2021)

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

Experience working with students in a classroom setting preferred.

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.

Licenses and Certificates :
None

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.

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

This class specification 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.

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 https://coronavirusvaccineoutreach-bc-gis.hub.arcgis.com/ . Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at https://www.bcps.org/covid19

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 $106. 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, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information:
Ashley Pescrille
Human Resources Analyst
Baltimore County Public Schools
6901 Charles St., Building E
Towson, MD 21204
Office: 443.809.7870
Fax: 410.887.7876
Email: apescrille@bcps.org