FY27: Paraeducator Level I, 3.5hrs/10mos, Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS (Ad closes 9/25/26)
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 and who have accommodations in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 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.
Responsibilities
- Promote student learning and well-being for diploma-bound students with Section 504 accommodations.
- Facilitate mastery of grade-level or above curriculum.
- Provide instructional and classroom management supports.
- Perform related clerical tasks to support teachers and professional staff.
- Support students in general education classes and deliver individualized or small group reinforcement when needed.
- Continue planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence.