FY27: Paraeducator Level I, Special Education, 7hrs/10mos, Brooke Grove ES, Ad Closes 7/24/26

Summary Description

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks to promote student learning and well-being, focusing on supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Tasks include facilitating mastery of grade-level curriculum or alternate academic standards, providing instructional and classroom management supports, and performing related clerical tasks.

Job Specific Information

• Primarily supports grades 3-5 in the home school model service setting.
• Includes lunch and recess coverage for grades 3-5.
• Includes supporting and covering intervention (FIT) groups in grades 3-5.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

• 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.

Wage Range and Benefits

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

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 or 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.