FY27: Paraeducator Level I, Special Education (HBS) - 7 hrs / 10 mos, Poole MS, Ad closes 8/3/26

Summary Description

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks to support students who are diploma bound. They focus on facilitating the mastery of grade-level or above curriculum, supporting students in general education classes, and providing individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction.

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.

Job Specific Information

• Autism program
• Grade 13-14
• The wage range for this position is between $23.61 and $34.82 per hour, based on years of service.
• For information about benefits, please follow the link below.
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Job School Instructional Support

• Job Grade 13-14
• Organization: John Poole Middle School
• Primary Location: Poolesville
• Schedule: Full-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.