FY27: Paraeducator Level I, Title I 4hr/ Paraeducator Level I 1hr / LHA 2hr, Wheaton Woods ES, 7hr/10mo, Ad closes 9/30/26

About the role

At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well‑being to support students who are diploma bound. The paraeducator work is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade‑level or above curriculum. The students supported at this level are typically in general education classes throughout the school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction. This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all types of classrooms or learning environments. All new paraeducators are hired at a grade 13 and have the opportunity to promote to a grade 14 after successfully completing the six‑month probationary period and successfully completing the required number of training hours.

Location: Rockville. Organization: Wheaton Woods Elementary School. Job Grade: 13‑14.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well‑being to support diploma‑bound students.
• Facilitate student mastery of grade‑level or above curriculum.
• Support students in general education classes, providing individualized or small‑group reinforcement when needed.
• Provide instructional and classroom‑management supports.
• Carry out related clerical tasks to assist teachers and other professional staff.
• Continue planned instructional activities during the teacher’s temporary absence.

Requirements

• Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Outside duty may be required; must accommodate flexible scheduling and changes of location or program as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One of the following: associate’s or higher college degree; at least 48 credits of study at an accredited institution; or a passing grade on the ParaPro examination.
• For Title I positions, must meet qualifications established by the Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).
• No certificate or license requirements.

Skills

• 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, and 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.
• Ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Benefits

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Pay

The wage range for this position is between $24.38 and $36.67 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

Part‑time position, working 10 months per year, day shift.