2026 Summer School - Paraeducator for Citywide, Traditional, etc. - SPED ESY

Under the direction of the Extended School Year (ESY) Teacher and/or ESY Site Lead, the Summer School Paraeducator implements and monitors individualized education programs, provides appropriate specialized educational instructional support, and works closely with ESY Site Lead, teachers, and related staff to ensure continuity of services for meeting the specific needs of students with disabilities participating in either the ESY Life Skills, Citywide, Traditional, PRIDE, or PAL Programs.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct support to students with disabilities based on their Individual Education Program (IEP) under the direction of the ESY teacher and ESY Site Lead.
• Experience working with students with cognitive, behavioral, intellectual, social, and emotional disabilities.
• Maintains appropriate records and documents for students participating in ESY summer programs.
• Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Functions as a paraeducator and may perform a variety of support duties.
• Paraeducators will participate in professional development before the ESY program starts and meet regularly with the ESY Teacher(s) and/or ESY Site Lead.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and professional standards.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.

Maximum Salary 36.76

Minimum Salary 25.13

Desired Qualifications

• Special Education Paraeducator currently working in City Schools; previous experience working with City wide, Life Skills, PRIDE, or PAL programs preferred.
• Employee of Baltimore City Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, with the intention to remain an employee for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Possession of all appropriate licenses, certificates, and contracts for the 2026-2027 school year (non-renewals, expiring certifications, separations including retirees will not be considered for summer school employment).
• Acceptable annual rating by school principal/administrator
• Capacity to support goals and objectives of programs to which assigned.
• Exhibits professional oral, written communications, and human relations skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.

Full time or Part time Full time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessional and School-Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirment Plan.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($25.136 - $36.761).