FY27: Paraeducator Level I, LAD, 3 hrs/ Paraeducator Level II, Bridge, 2 hrs/ Paraeducator Level III, SCB, Gaithersburg HS, 7 hrs/10 mos (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 with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The paraeducator work is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level curriculum or mastery of Alternate Academic Achievement Standards. 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 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. Paraeducators in this class support the following special education services: Twice Exceptional, Learning & Academic Disabilities / Resource Services (HSM, HBS, LAD/RES).

Location: Gaithersburg High School, Gaithersburg.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

These requirements are in order of preference.

• 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