FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant, Gaithersburg ES, 6 hr/10 mos (Ad Closes 9/30/26)
with link? The instruction: do not create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It says "For information about benefits, please follow the link below." That's stating benefits exist but not detailing. Should we include Benefits section? It says include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The posting does state benefits exist via link, but not details. Is that considered real specific content? It's a link to benefits info. Might be considered specific enough? The instruction says "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state benefits via link, so we could include Benefits section with a
containing the link. However, we should avoid placeholder like "For information about benefits, please follow the link below." That's not placeholder but actual direction. We'll include a
with the link. - Pay: wage range is stated: $26.23 to $40.17 per hour, based on years of service. That's specific, so include Pay section. - Schedule: Full-time, Working Months 10, Shift Day. That's specific, include Schedule section. We must not repeat job title as heading. The page already shows it, so we don't output a heading for job title. We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; we can fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. There's a "Job Posting Sep 22, 2026, 7:40:15 PM". That's metadata; we can include in a short
maybe under a generic "Posting Info" but we shouldn't create a heading for it unless we have a section. Probably we can just drop it or include in a
at end without heading. The instruction: "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a
with the posting date. We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. We'll structure:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- Physical demands: frequent bending, walking, lifting objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Special requirements: Outside duty may be required; must accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location/program as needed; continue planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence; may require specific training.
Qualifications
- Education, training, and experience requirements (as listed).
- Certificate and license requirements: None.
- for each distinct requirement. The education section is long with multiple options. We need to keep all detail. We could break into multiple
- items each representing a bullet point of the options. But we must not lose any detail.
Let's extract the Education, Training, And Experience section exactly:
"These requirements are in order of preference.
1. 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.
OR
2. 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.
OR
3. 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.
OR
4. 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."
We need to preserve that exactly. Could present as
- maybe but instruction says use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we should use
- for list items. We can break each major option into a
- . Also include the ParaPro Assessment requirement as a separate
- . Also include the "Any combinations..." as a
- . Also include the note "These requirements are in order of preference." maybe as a
before the list. Similarly, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities list: we need to preserve each bullet. Let's extract that: "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)." We'll put each as
- . Now Responsibilities: we need to extract from summary description. Summary Description Of Classification: 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. We can break into bullet list: - Perform tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students with IEPs (at direction of principal). - Participate with students in learning activities off school grounds. - Assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support needs. - Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards. - Manage behaviors that impact student's ability to access curriculum. - Support students participating in general education classes and/or specialized instructional settings; provide individualized or small group reinforcement. - Provide instructional and classroom management supports. - Perform related clerical tasks to support teachers and professional staff in all classrooms/learning environments. We'll put each as
- . Now Requirements section: includes Physical Demands and Special Requirements. Also maybe "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." That's more about qualifications? Could be part of Requirements or Qualifications. It's about grade and promotion. Might fit under Requirements (job grade). We'll include as bullet. Also "Job School Instructional Support Job Grade 15-16 Organization Gaithersburg Elementary School Primary Location Gaithersburg Schedule Full-time Working Months 10 Shift Day". That's metadata; we could put Schedule section for schedule details. We'll handle schedule separately. Thus Requirements section could contain: - Physical demands: frequent bending, walking, lifting objects/equipment up to 50 pounds. - Special requirements: Outside duty may be required; must accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location/program as needed; continue planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence; may require specific training. - Grade: New hires start at grade 15, eligible for promotion to grade 16 after six-month probation and required training hours. We'll put each as
- .
Now Qualifications section: Education, Training, And Experience plus Certificate and License Requirements.
We'll have a
maybe "These requirements are in order of preference." then
- with each option.
We need to preserve the exact wording. Let's copy.
Option 1: "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."
Option 2: "At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we should use