FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant, 6hrs/10mos, Ad Closes 10/2/26

About the role

At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator supports students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by promoting student learning and well‑being. The role includes assisting with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs, facilitating mastery of grade‑level or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards curriculum, managing behaviors that impede access to instruction, and providing instructional and classroom‑management support as well as clerical assistance to teachers and professional staff. The position may involve off‑school‑grounds learning activities, flexible scheduling, changes in location or program, and continuing planned instruction during a teacher’s temporary absence. The paraeducator works at Cresthaven Elementary School in Silver Spring, a Title I school, in a part‑role (grade 15‑16) with a 10‑month, day‑shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEPs in academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical domains.
• Facilitate student mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
• Manage behaviors that impact students’ ability to access the curriculum.
• Assist students in general education classes and/or specialized instructional settings, including pull‑out for individualized or small‑group reinforcement.
• Provide instructional support, classroom‑management assistance, and related clerical tasks for teachers and professional staff.
• Continue planned instructional activities during the teacher’s temporary absence from the classroom.
• Participate with students in learning activities off school grounds when required.
• Accommodate flexible scheduling and changes in location or program as needed.
• Perform physical duties such as frequent bending, walking, and lifting objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Physical demands: frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Special requirements: outside duty may be required; must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location and/or program; continue planned instructional activities during teacher’s temporary absence.

Qualifications

• Education, training, and experience (in order of preference):
  • Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. College coursework must include a minimum of nine credit‑hours related to education (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies). One year of experience working with students in structured educational/academic settings preferred. If no related coursework, then two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, etc.) required.
  • At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, adult day program, after‑school program, extended day, or school/non‑school based departments).
  • Two years of experience in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, adult day program, after‑school program, extended day, or school/non‑school based departments).
  • Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher.
  • Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.
• Certificate and license requirements: None.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to the 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.
• Knowledge of or the 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 $26.23 and $40.17 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

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