FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant, 6.5hrs/10mos, Paint Branch HS, Ad Closes 10/1/26

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 at this level may be required to participate with students in learning activities off school grounds. The paraeducator may be required to assist students with various needs related to academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support. The paraeducator work is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level curriculum or mastery of Alternate Academic Achievement Standards and managing behaviors that impact the student’s ability to access the curriculum. The students supported at this level may participate in general education classes and/or specialized instructional settings 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 classrooms or learning environments. All new paraeducators are hired at a grade 15 and have the opportunity to promote to a grade 16 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period and successfully completing the required number of training hours.

Job Grade: 15-16; Organization: Paint Branch High School; Primary Location: Burtonsville; Position Type: Instructional Support.

Responsibilities

• Participate with students in learning activities off school grounds as directed.
• Assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support needs.
• Facilitate student mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards and manage behaviors that impede curriculum access.
• Support students in general education classes, specialized instructional settings, and provide individualized or small‑group reinforcement.
• Perform instructional and classroom‑management supports, plus related clerical tasks for teachers and professional staff.
• Continue planned instructional activities during the teacher’s temporary absence.
• Accommodate flexible scheduling, changes in location or program, and perform outside duties when required.
• Perform frequent bending, walking, and lift objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Complete any specific training required to fulfill the role.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and practices relevant to the assignment and MCPS instructional goals and policies.
• Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to monitor and ensure appropriate student