FY27: Paraeducator Level I, Special Education/Lunch Hour Aide, Carderock Springs ES, 4hrs/10mos, Ad Closes 7/29/26

Summary Description

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

Job Specific Information

• Wage Range: $23.61 - $34.82 per hour

• Benefits: Available upon request via the provided link.

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.

Job School Instructional Support

• Supports the implementation of the instructional program.
• Monitors and ensures appropriate student behavior.
• Works effectively with children, young adults, and staff members.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Interacts with and supports students with special needs.
• Knowledge of standard computer hardware and software.
• 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.