FY27: Paraeducator Level I, Special Education, Piney Branch ES, 5hr/10mo, Ad Closes 8/4/26

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 standards, providing instructional and classroom management supports, and performing related clerical tasks.

Job Specific Information

• Wage Range: $23.61 - $34.82 per hour
• Job School Instructional Support
• Job Grade: 13-14
• Organization: Piney Branch Elementary School
• Primary Location: Takoma Park
• Schedule: Part-time
• Working Months: 10
• Shift: Day

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools
• Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and monitor student behavior
• Ability to exhibit patient behavior and work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and 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

Benefits

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