What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator - Title I Instructional Elementary Grades K-5 Grant Funded position at Park Hall Elementary School?
Release Date: July 27, 2026 Application Deadline: August 10, 2026
Requisition: 12412
Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.
Position: Paraeducator - Title I Instructional Elementary Grades K-5 Grant-Funded
Location: Park Hall Elementary School
Salary: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 9. ($27,999-$42,351)
Effective: August 2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than August 10, 2026 . Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)
NATURE OF WORK:
The paraeducator will work under the direction of the classroom teacher to support the delivery of developmentally appropriate learning opportunities. The position is a ten-month position that has the responsibility to provide instructional support to students and support for teachers as needed. The position will support the instructional needs of the classroom. The work is performed under the general direction of the classroom teacher and in collaboration with the school administration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
- Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
- Ability to report to work daily and on time
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
- Possess effective organizational skills
- Possess effective written and oral communication skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meets regularly with the teacher at a designated time for planning and evaluating student's progress
- Assists in developing learning activities with the teacher
- Assists in guiding students in working and playing with others
- Provides escort and assistance to students as necessary
- Assists in the supervision of students on trips and other school related activities
- Prepares, under the direction of the teacher, appropriate learning activities, stations, materials
- Reinforces learning activities with appropriate audio-visual aids and other materials
- Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas
- Assists in activities planned for and with parents
- May be assigned by the building principal to support any elementary grade level (Kindergarten through Grade 5), as needed, and grade-level assignments may change throughout the school year
- Attends, as necessary, workshops and in-service training sessions
- Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Forty-eight (48) semester college credits OR a passing score on one of the following Paraprofessional Assessments (documents must be uploaded in application):
- ParaPro – prior to August 2026
- ParaPathways -5757
- Foundations of Classroom Support – 517
- Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction - 519
Preferred
- Related college courses or training
- Experience working with children
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time ten-month position.
SALARY GRADE RANGE:
The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 9.
BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP
Updated 07.2024, 5.2025, 04.2026
Salary : $27,999 - $42,351