FY27: Paraeducator Level II and Lunch Hour Aide, 6.5hrs/10mos, Brooke Grove ES, Ad Closes 9/2/26
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 with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The paraeducator may assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, facilitating mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards and managing behaviors that impact learning. Students supported may participate in general education classes, specialized instructional settings, or small group/individualized instruction. This role also includes instructional and classroom management support, clerical tasks, and continuing planned activities during a teacher's temporary absence.
This position specifically supports students in the first grade Learning Center services. All new paraeducators are hired at a grade 15 and may promote to grade 16 after completing a six-month probationary period and required training hours.
Responsibilities
- Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) in academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs.
- Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
- Manage behaviors that impact a student’s ability to access the curriculum.
- Participate in learning activities off school grounds as required.
- Assist in general education classes and/or specialized instructional settings.
- Provide individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction.
- Perform instructional and classroom management support tasks.
- Handle related clerical tasks to support teachers and professional staff.
- Continue planned instructional activities during a teacher’s temporary absence.
- Accommodate flexible scheduling, change of location, and/or program as needed.
Physical Demands
- Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Outside duty may be required.
Requirements
- Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and MCPS instructional goals and policies.
- Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and monitor student behavior.
- Patience and ability to work effectively with children, young adults, and staff.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform required tasks.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to interact with and support students with special needs.
- Knowledge of standard computer hardware and software (e.g., Google Workspace, MS Office, web-based instructional tools).
- Ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
Qualifications
These requirements are listed in order of preference:
- Associate’s degree (required); Bachelor’s degree preferred. College coursework should include a minimum of nine credit-hours in education-related fields such as behavior management or instructional strategies. One year of experience working with students in structured educational settings preferred. If no related coursework, two to four years of experience with children/adolescents in structured settings (e.g., daycare, preschool) is required.
- OR at least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting (e.g., daycare, preschool, after-school program).
- OR two years of experience in a structured setting and successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher.
- OR any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Pay
The wage range for this position is between $26.23 and $40.17 per hour, based on years of service.
Schedule
- Part-time: 6 hours as a Special Education Itinerant Paraeducator and 0.5 hours as a Lunch Hour Aide.
- Working months: 10 months per year.
- Shift: Day.
Benefits
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