Community School Summer- Paraeducator Internal Applicants Only

Release Date: April 21, 2026     Application Deadline: May 5, 2026 

Requisition: 12053

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered.  Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position: Community School Summer- Paraeducator – Internal Applicants Only

Location: Park Hall Elementary School (The program will run Mon-Thurs, 9-12:00pm, starting July 6-July 30.)

Salary: Current SMCPS paraeducators – Hourly rate of pay OR Current SMCPS employees who are not paraeducators - $15.00 per hour

Effective: July 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than May 5, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187) 

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a temporary position designed to meet the instructional needs of students participating in the Community School Summer Program. The paraeducator must be able to work collaboratively with staff to support the instructional goals of students and the class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate well with students, colleagues, parents, and the school community
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work when scheduled and on time
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Possess effective written and organizational skills
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with program support staff
• Escorts students, as necessary
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment
• Assists students and staff with instructional activities, materials, projects, and organization
• Leads appropriate learning and/or enrichment activities
• Modifies planned activities to meet the needs of individual learners
• Monitors and evaluates student progress
• Maintains communication with students and parents as appropriate
• Collects and maintains student data
• Completes tasks as assigned by Site Leader

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Current SMCPS full-time employee
• Forty-eight (48) semester college credits or successful completion Paraprofessional Test (documents must be uploaded to your application)

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a temporary/hourly summer assignment.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: Current SMCPS paraeducators – Hourly rate of pay OR Current SMCPS employees who are not paraeducators - $15.00 per hour

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a temporary/hourly position for the summer

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: Not eligible.

Updated 7.2025, 9.2025, 04.2026