FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant, Autism Program, Spark M. Matsuanga ES, 6hrs/ 10 mos (Ad Closes 8/6/26)

Summary Description

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Tasks may include participating in learning activities off school grounds, assisting students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, and facilitating mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or mastery of Alternate Academic Achievement Standards
• Manage behaviors that impact the student’s ability to access the curriculum
• Support students in general education classes and/or specialized instructional settings
• Perform instructional and classroom management supports
• Perform related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff

Requirements

• Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required
• Outside duty may be required
• Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location and/or program, as needed
• Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom

Special Requirements

• Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.

Job Specific Information

• The wage range for this position is between $26.23 and $40.17 per hour, based on years of service.
• For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Physical Demands

Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.

Special Requirements

Outside duty may be required. Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location and/or program, as needed.

Working Months

10

Shift

Day

Job School Instructional Support

Job Grade 15-16

Organization

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School

Primary Location

Germantown

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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/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)

Education, Training, And Experience

• Associate's degree, required. Bachelor's degree preferred. College course work should include a minimum of nine credit-hours related to education field such as behavior management, instructional strategies. One year of experience working with students in structured educational (or academic) situations preferred. If no related education course work, then two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, etc. required.
• At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc.
• Two years of experience in in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc. Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.
• Any combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.