FY27: Paraeducator Level I, Special Education (HSM)/Lunch Hour Aid, Bradley Hill ES, 5hrs/10mos, Ad Closes 7/15/26

Summary Description

Aids teachers by performing various tasks that enhance student learning and welfare. Assists in reinforcing instruction, monitoring performance, and supporting learning. Performs instructional and classroom management tasks, along with related clerical duties.

Physical Demands

• Frequent bending, walking, running, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Moving wheelchairs, assisting with toileting, feeding, and daily living activities
• Physically assisting students with activities such as walking or eating
• Kneeling and working on the floor with students
• Walking for long periods
• Assisting with physically aggressive behaviors

Special Requirements

• Outside duty may be required
• Flexible scheduling and location changes may be necessary
• Training may be required to accommodate students' special needs

Job Specific Information

• Job ID: 2hrs 6551, 3hrs 6450
• Wage Range: $22.68 - $31.83 per hour
• Benefits Information: Click here for details

Job School Instructional Support

• Combination of Home School Model Special Education Paraeducator and Lunch and Recess Monitor
• Requires comfort in managing large groups of students in grades K-5
• Physical endurance to be outside

Job Grade

• Grade 12-13

Organization

• Bradley Hills Elementary School

Primary Location

• Bethesda

Schedule

• Part-time
• Day shift

Working Months

• 10 months

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and policies
• Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and ensure appropriate student behavior
• Patience and effective communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks
• Ability to interact with and support students with special needs
• Knowledge of standard desktop computer hardware and software
• Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Education, Training, and Experience

• AA degree, required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• College course work should include a minimum of nine credit-hours related to education fields such as behavior management, instructional strategies, and one year experience working with students in structured educational situations preferred
• Two to four years experience working with children and adolescents required
• At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in an education-related field including preschool, adult day program, after school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc.
• Two years of experience in an education-related field including nursery school, adult day program, after school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc., and successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required