FY27: Paraeducator Combo: Level 1 Para 3.5hrs + LHA 1.5 hrs, Piney Branch ES, 5 hrs/10mo, Ad Closes 10/5/26
or drop it. We need to preserve substantive info: description, physical demands, special requirements, wage range, benefits link, knowledge/skills/abilities, education/training/experience requirements, certificate/license requirements (none). Also schedule part-time, working months 10, shift day. We need sections: About the role (summary description). Responsibilities (maybe from description: tasks that promote student learning, facilitate mastery, instructional and classroom management supports, clerical tasks, etc). Requirements (maybe physical demands, special requirements). Qualifications (education, training, experience). Skills (knowledge, skills, abilities). Benefits (link). Pay (wage range). Schedule (part-time, working months 10, shift day). Also maybe include "Job Grade 13-14" as part of qualifications? Could be in About the role? Probably not needed as heading. We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual wage range, so Pay section is okay. Benefits: we have a link; we can include that. Schedule: we have part-time, working months 10, shift day. We must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. We must use
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting.
Let's extract substantive info:
From Summary Description Of Classification:
- At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students who are diploma bound.
- The paraeducator work is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level or above curriculum.
- The students supported at this level are typically in general education classes throughout the school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction.
- This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all types of classrooms or learning environments.
- All new paraeducators are hired at a grade 13 and have the opportunity to promote to a grade 14 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period and successfully completing the required number of training hours.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.
Special Requirements:
- Outside duty may be required.
- Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location as needed.
- Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.
Job Specific Information:
- The wage range for this position is between $24.38 and $36.67 per hour, based on years of service.
- For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view
- 2hrs: 6600 1.5hrs: 6551 1.5hrs: 6491 (these look like maybe some codes; not sure if substantive. Might be irrelevant; we could drop as boilerplate? They are not explained; maybe they are some internal codes. Safer to drop as they seem like metadata. The instruction: remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. These lines are not explained; they could be considered boilerplate? I'd drop them.
Job School Instructional Support Job Grade 13-14 Organization Piney Branch Elementary School Primary Location Takoma Park Schedule Part-time Working Months 10 Shift Day Job Job Posting Sep 23, 2026, 2:08:29 PM
We can fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we could include a
with location, schedule, etc. But we already have Schedule section. We could include location and organization in About the role? Might be better to have a short
for metadata: Organization, Primary Location, Schedule Part-time, Working Months 10, Shift Day. But we already have Schedule section; we could include those details there.
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:
These requirements are in order of preference.
1. 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.
OR2. 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.
OR3. 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.
OR4. Any combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.
We need to preserve all substantive info. So we need to include all that.
Now decide sections:
- About the role: summary description (first paragraph). Could also include grade promotion info? Might be part of About the role.
- Responsibilities: tasks that promote student learning, facilitate mastery, instructional and classroom management supports, clerical tasks, etc. Could be a list.
- Requirements: physical demands, special requirements (outside duty, flexible scheduling, continue instructional activities during teacher absence). Could be list.
- Qualifications: education, training, experience requirements (including ParaPro). Could be list.
- Skills: knowledge, skills, abilities (the list). Could be list.
- Benefits: link.
- Pay: wage range.
- Schedule: part-time, working months 10, shift day. Also maybe location/organization? Could be included in schedule or a separate meta paragraph. But we only create sections when there is real specific content. We have schedule specifics. Location and organization could be placed in a short
maybe under About the role? But we must not repeat job title. We could include a
with "Organization: Piney Branch Elementary School. Location: Takoma Park." That's minor metadata; we can fold into a short
or drop it. The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short
for organization and location.
Thus final HTML:
About the role
At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students who are diploma bound. The work focuses on facilitating student mastery of grade-level or above curriculum. Students are typically in general education classes throughout the school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small group reinforcement. The role also provides instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to assist teachers and professional staff in all classroom settings. New paraeducators are hired at grade 13 and can advance to grade 14 after completing a six‑month probationary period and the required training hours.
Organization: Piney Branch Elementary School. Location: Takoma Park.
Responsibilities
- Promote student learning and well‑being for diploma‑bound students.
- Facilitate mastery of grade‑level or above curriculum.
- Provide individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction.
- Deliver instructional and classroom management supports.
- Perform related clerical tasks to support teachers and professional staff.
Requirements
- Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.
- Outside duty may be required.
- Must accommodate flexible scheduling and changes in location as needed.
- Continue planned instructional activities during the teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- College coursework must include a minimum of nine credit‑hours in education‑related areas (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies).
- One year of experience working with students in structured educational/academic settings preferred; if no related coursework, two to four years of experience with children/adolescents in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, etc.) required.
- Alternative: at least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, adult day program, after‑school program, extended day, or school/non‑school based departments).
- Alternative: two years of experience in a structured setting (same types as above).
- Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.
- No certificate or license requirements.
Skills
- Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to the assignment, and instructional goals and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools.
- Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior.
- Ability to exhibit patient behavior and work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform all required tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to interact with and support students
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting. Let's extract substantive info: From Summary Description Of Classification: - At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students who are diploma bound. - The paraeducator work is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level or above curriculum. - The students supported at this level are typically in general education classes throughout the school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction. - This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all types of classrooms or learning environments. - All new paraeducators are hired at a grade 13 and have the opportunity to promote to a grade 14 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period and successfully completing the required number of training hours. Physical Demands: - Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required. Special Requirements: - Outside duty may be required. - Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location as needed. - Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom. Job Specific Information: - The wage range for this position is between $24.38 and $36.67 per hour, based on years of service. - For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view - 2hrs: 6600 1.5hrs: 6551 1.5hrs: 6491 (these look like maybe some codes; not sure if substantive. Might be irrelevant; we could drop as boilerplate? They are not explained; maybe they are some internal codes. Safer to drop as they seem like metadata. The instruction: remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. These lines are not explained; they could be considered boilerplate? I'd drop them. Job School Instructional Support Job Grade 13-14 Organization Piney Branch Elementary School Primary Location Takoma Park Schedule Part-time Working Months 10 Shift Day Job Job Posting Sep 23, 2026, 2:08:29 PM We can fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we could include a
with location, schedule, etc. But we already have Schedule section. We could include location and organization in About the role? Might be better to have a short
for metadata: Organization, Primary Location, Schedule Part-time, Working Months 10, Shift Day. But we already have Schedule section; we could include those details there. 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: These requirements are in order of preference. 1. 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. OR2. 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. OR3. 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. OR4. Any combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None. We need to preserve all substantive info. So we need to include all that. Now decide sections: - About the role: summary description (first paragraph). Could also include grade promotion info? Might be part of About the role. - Responsibilities: tasks that promote student learning, facilitate mastery, instructional and classroom management supports, clerical tasks, etc. Could be a list. - Requirements: physical demands, special requirements (outside duty, flexible scheduling, continue instructional activities during teacher absence). Could be list. - Qualifications: education, training, experience requirements (including ParaPro). Could be list. - Skills: knowledge, skills, abilities (the list). Could be list. - Benefits: link. - Pay: wage range. - Schedule: part-time, working months 10, shift day. Also maybe location/organization? Could be included in schedule or a separate meta paragraph. But we only create sections when there is real specific content. We have schedule specifics. Location and organization could be placed in a short
maybe under About the role? But we must not repeat job title. We could include a
with "Organization: Piney Branch Elementary School. Location: Takoma Park." That's minor metadata; we can fold into a short
or drop it. The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short
for organization and location. Thus final HTML:
About the role
At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students who are diploma bound. The work focuses on facilitating student mastery of grade-level or above curriculum. Students are typically in general education classes throughout the school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small group reinforcement. The role also provides instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to assist teachers and professional staff in all classroom settings. New paraeducators are hired at grade 13 and can advance to grade 14 after completing a six‑month probationary period and the required training hours.
Organization: Piney Branch Elementary School. Location: Takoma Park.
Responsibilities
- Promote student learning and well‑being for diploma‑bound students.
- Facilitate mastery of grade‑level or above curriculum.
- Provide individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction.
- Deliver instructional and classroom management supports.
- Perform related clerical tasks to support teachers and professional staff.
Requirements
- Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.
- Outside duty may be required.
- Must accommodate flexible scheduling and changes in location as needed.
- Continue planned instructional activities during the teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- College coursework must include a minimum of nine credit‑hours in education‑related areas (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies).
- One year of experience working with students in structured educational/academic settings preferred; if no related coursework, two to four years of experience with children/adolescents in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, etc.) required.
- Alternative: at least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, adult day program, after‑school program, extended day, or school/non‑school based departments).
- Alternative: two years of experience in a structured setting (same types as above).
- Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.
- No certificate or license requirements.
Skills
- Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to the assignment, and instructional goals and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools.
- Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior.
- Ability to exhibit patient behavior and work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform all required tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to interact with and support students