Paraprofessional

CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CENTER 201 BOOTH STREET • ELKTON, MD 21921

phone: 410.996.5555 • fax: 410.996.1051 • www.ccps.org

Jeffrey A. Lawson, Ed.D. Dianne L. Heath Superintendent of Schools President, Board of Education

Our Mission: CCPS serves equitably through positive relationships as a safe, collaborative community. We will ensure all learners acquire the knowledge, skills, and qualities to be responsible, caring, and ethical citizens.

PLEASE POST September 29, 2026 PLEASE POST

CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2026

PARAPROFESSONAL (INSTRUCTIONAL/NON-INTENSIVE NEEDS/INTENSIVE NEEDS SPECIAL EDUCATION) ALL SCHOOLS GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION Teachers and paraprofessionals are partners in education, working together to provide the best educational experience possible for each child. Paraprofessionals serve under the direction of the teacher to provide instructional, functional, and behavioral support to students. Individual teachers may vary the responsibilities of the paraprofessionals to enhance the program of instruction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

1. Carry out instructional programs designed by the teacher(s).
2. Assist individual students and groups of students in performing activities developed by teachers.
3. Reinforce learning in small groups or with individuals while the teacher works with other students.
4. Assist the teacher in observing, recording, and charting instructional, functional, and behavioral data.
5. Assist in preparation/production of instructional material during non-instructional time.
6. Work with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.
7. Support students during crisis situations such as fire drills, civil defense drills, medical and behavioral emergencies, etc.
8. Monitor and assist students in meeting goals and objectives of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan.
9. Provide accommodations for students during instruction and assessment as directed.
10. Assist students in non-instructional self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, and feeding.
11. Provide physical assistance to students who are non- ambulatory, which may include lifting, transferring, and positioning.
12. Assist in the implementation of the behavior intervention plan.
13. Provide guidance in the operation of assistive technology.
14. Participate in school and county professional development opportunities.
15. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
16. Has a high school diploma or equivalent training.
17. Has good interpersonal communication skills.
18. Has the ability to do essential duties of the position.
19. Has the ability to lift 30-50 pounds.
20. To be considered for placement in a high school, a paraprofessional must be 21 years or older.
21. To be considered for placement in a Title I school, a paraprofessional must meet the requirements to be "Highly Qualified." (AA degree, 48 college credits or a passing score on the Praxis Paraprofessional Test) (OVER)

SALARY The salary range for a paraprofessional position for the 2026-2027 school year is $29,556 - $38,491, depending upon assignment, creditable experience, and training. Advanced preparation and longevity increments are in addition to the base salary. An additional $750 annual stipend is available if an assignment is located in a Title I building.

An attractive fringe benefit package is available that includes individual or family medical, dental, and vision benefits; term life insurance; retirement plans; and 10 sick and 3 personal leave days.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications of the position are required to submit a completed application and must include two professional references with valid email addresses in the reference section of the application. All completed applications must be submitted through AppliTrack at http://www.applitrack.com/cecil/onlineapp . Information requested must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 11, 2026.

REMARKS This job announcement will be used to create a pool of paraprofessional candidates for instructional/non-intensive needs and/or intensive needs special education vacancies for future openings at all schools for the 2026- 2027 school year.

The Cecil County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, activities, and employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. Further information can be found in Policy AC on BoardDocs http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/cecil/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CAEP475FE564