N9149 - The Maryland School for the Blind

Paraeducator - Early Childhood Program

Nottingham, MD

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Seniority: Mid level
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 26 Sept 2026

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Description

POSITION TITLE: Paraeducator - Early Learning

SUMMARY : With supervision, coordinates educational programs for a designated group of academic students with multiple disabilities aged 3-5 years.

Essential Functions:

1. Teaches young children with typical development and those with disabilities, including blindness and multiple disabilities, on an individual and group basis.

2 . Provides direct care to assigned students which may require the ability to stand and walk frequently with little opportunity to sit during the course of a standard work day.

3 . Implements established daily student schedules, as assigned under the directive of lead teacher which may require the ability to physically handle and assist other persons in the performance of daily activities and an involve bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, etc.

4. Coordinating service:

- Manages classroom resources.

- Coordinates data collection and recording.

Marginal Functions:

1. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 38.5 or 40 daytime hours, Monday through Friday with a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break scheduled each day; flextime within the workweek is occasionally required, and additional work hours are infrequently assigned. This position follows an 11 month school schedule.

Requirements

Experience and Skills:

Qualifications:

Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
90 Hour Early Childhood Care Certificate or Childcare Credential, or applicable college coursework.
General knowledge of education principles, practices, and procedures.
General knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice
General knowledge of disabilities and developmental delays
General knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures.
Candidate must complete a minimum of 18 continuing training clock hours per year in Early Childhood Education.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull in excess of 100 lbs. unassisted.