FY27: Combo Paraeducator Level I, Focus Math (4hrs) & Lunch/Recess Aide (1hr), Dr. Sally K. Ride ES, 5hr/10mo, Ad closes 7/9/26

Summary Description Of Classification

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students who are diploma bound. The focus is on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level or above curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the student mastery of grade-level or above curriculum
• Support students in general education classes and pull-out sessions for individualized or small group reinforcement
• Perform instructional and classroom management supports
• Support teachers and other professional staff in various classroom or learning environments
• Work with enrichment groups in upper grades

Requirements

• Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required
• Outside duty may be required
• Able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location as needed
• Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom

Special Requirements

• Able to understand DESMOS Eureka Curriculum
• Able to co-plan, collaborate, and collect data using MTSS
• Able to work with students with special needs

Physical Demands

Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.

Special Requirements

• Able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location as needed
• Able to continue planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom

Job Specific Information

• MATH FOCUS PARA EDUCATOR: Understands DESMOS Eureka Curriculum, able to co-plan, collaborate, and collect data using MTSS, works with enrichment groups in upper grades

Job Information

• Wage Range: $23.61 - $41.87 per hour based on position responsibilities
• Benefits: Information available at this link
• Organization: Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School
• Primary Location: Germantown
• Schedule: Part-time
• Working Months: 10
• Shift: Day

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to assignment, and instructional goals and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools
• Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior
• Ability to exhibit patient behavior and to work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to perform all required tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read/write/speak English
• Ability to interact with and support students with special needs
• Knowledge of standard computer hardware and software such as Google Workspace, MS Office and web-based instructional tools
• Knowledge of and the ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Education, Training, And Experience

• Associate’s degree, required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• College course work should include a minimum of nine credit-hours related to education field such as behavior management, instructional strategies
• One year of experience working with students in structured educational (or academic) situations preferred
• If no related education course work, then two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, etc. required
• OR
• At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc.
• OR
• Two years of experience in in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required

Certificates And Licenses

No certificates or licenses required.