Job Description
Under the supervision of a teacher, performs a wide variety of duties to support student learning in the PreK classroom. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience :
HS diploma or equivalent. Attainment of ONE of the following qualifications is required: -Forty-eight (48) college credits - ParaPro Assessment with passing score of 455 or higher before 9/1/2026 https://parapro.ets.org/ -ParaPathways with minimum passing scores: Reading/Writing (332) and Mathematics (334)- Foundations of Classroom Support with a minimum passing score of 220 https://www.nestest.com/state/md Associates degree OR Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate preferred. Experience working with students in a pre-kindergarten classroom setting preferred. Licenses and Certifications:
N/A Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of working with early childhood students with varying abilities. 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. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively communicate in English using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and spelling. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Physical and Environmental Conditions:
The work of this class is generally active and requires movement throughout the daily routine such as sitting on the floor with students, bending, kneeling, etc. FLSA Status :
Non-Exempt Salary:
Grade 31- 35 depending on education. $23.05 - $38.04 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Paraeducators Represented by ESPBC, Effective July 1, 2026) Other Compensation:
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools This position may be eligible for extra duty activity pay, as approved by the Supervisor/Principal. Visit the BCPS website to review the ESPBC Master Agreement for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497 . 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 sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire. Retirement :
Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. 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 applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification. 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 applicant's 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 https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx 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. All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. Additional job verification will be required for salary credit . Contact Information:
Office of Temporary and Support Services Email :
otshiring@bcps.org Phone :
443-809-8952 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Greets students and assists with arrival activities and breakfast. Assists students individually or in groups to reinforce learning established by the teacher, reteaches instructional concepts, helps with skill development, reads to students, assists students to effectively participate in learning centers, and facilitates cooperation and collaboration among students. Helps students with strengthening self-help skills, including toileting. Reinforces concepts and extends vocabulary. Uses a variety of strategies to help students solve problems or extend learning. Assists with recreational play and supervision of outdoor activities and field trip experiences. Assists in the preparation of instructional materials. Sets up materials for lessons. Maintains bulletin boards, display areas, and interest centers. Sets up, adjusts, cleans, operates, and performs minor maintenance on classroom equipment. May visually inspect equipment for damage. Oversees cleanup activities and assists with transitions in the PreK daily schedule. Helps to maintain an attractive, neat and safe classroom. Provides students with general support and assistance with sustaining attention. Performs a variety of administrative tasks, including taking attendance, collecting assignments and communication folders, collecting money, and transcribing future home assignments or correspondence. Collects student data and shares observations with teachers. 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.
