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Definition

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 GED
  
  

Licenses 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

https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

This 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 supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will 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: otshiring@bcps.org

Phone: 443-809-8952