FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant (Autism), 6hrs/10mos, Cannon Road ES, Ad Closes 10/5/26

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 role may involve participating with students in learning activities off school grounds, assisting with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, facilitating mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, managing behaviors that impact access to the curriculum, and providing instructional and classroom‑management support as well as related clerical tasks for teachers and professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments. New paraeducators are hired at grade 15 and can promote to grade 16 after completing a six‑month probationary period and the required training hours.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEPs in general education and specialized instructional settings.
• Participate with students in learning activities off school grounds.
• Assist with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs.
• Facilitate student mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
• Manage behaviors that affect the student’s ability to access the curriculum.
• Provide instructional and classroom‑management support to teachers.
• Perform related clerical tasks to support teachers and professional staff.
• Continue planned instructional activities during teacher’s temporary absence.

Requirements

Physical demands include frequent bending, walking, and lifting objects/equipment up to 50 pounds. Outside duty may be required, and the position calls for flexible scheduling, possible changes of location or program, and the ability to continue planned instructional activities during a teacher’s temporary absence. Specific training may be necessary to fulfill the role.

To be eligible, candidates must have uploaded to their profile one of the following:

• Unofficial university transcript showing 48+ credits.
• If the degree or credits were earned outside the United States, an official transcript evaluated by an agency approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Unofficial result with a passing score on one of the listed assessments (assessment names not specified in the posting).

Qualifications

Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to the assignment, and the instructional goals and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools. Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior. Ability to exhibit patient behavior and work effectively with children, young adults, and staff. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform all required tasks. Ability to communicate effectively 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).

Skills

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. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to communicate effectively 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. Ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the SSPGS.

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $26.23 and $40.17 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

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