Paraeducator - Pre-K - Roye-Williams Elementary School

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Telephone: Email: 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

February 2, 2026

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

PARAEDUCATOR – PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Roye-Williams Elementary School

Lateral transfers of instructional personnel are not considered after August 1st.

To assist school staff with instructional programs, activities, and personal needs of students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Provides support to students during instruction.

Implements teacher lesson plans with individuals or small groups of students.

Works under the direction of the teacher to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students.

Assists with data collection, testing, and student assessment.

Assists with the implementation of the Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP)for students with special needs depending on placement.

Monitors student behavior and implements behavioral strategies and intervention plans.

Provides assistance with personal care needs of students including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, and restraint as required.

Prepares instructional materials for students as directed.

Assists with school-wide duties including, but not limited to, field trips, school assemblies, class coverage, bus duty, and the computer lab.

Participates in professional development programs as assigned.

Works with students via digital platform(s) to provide support during instruction, assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned, which is inclusive of in-person duties and virtual duties as applicable.

SALARY

This is a full-time ten-month position. Salary range based on the FY HCEA- ESP Salary Schedule for Paraeducator Personnel. Starting Salary: $27,918– Maximum Earnings Potential $45,749.

Full salary schedules can be foundat the bottomof the Current Vacancies webpage 

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

For a complete list of benefits, please visit the Employment Benefits section of the Human Resources webpage: 

For more information on holidays and paid time off, please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the HCEA-ESP Negotiated Agreement: 

FLSA: Non-Exempt

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High school diploma or GED, and

• associate of arts degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or

• CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate)  with 48 college credit with grade "C" or higher; or

• CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate)  with a passing score of 455 or higher on the Para Pro Assessment

Possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Able to be trained in and perform proper restraint techniques.

Able to meet physical requirements of position which are considered essential job functions, with or without accommodation, by passing pre-employment exam. Such requirements directly support students and include, but are not limited to, squatting, kneeling, and ability to lift and