FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant (Learning Center), Sequoyah ES, 6.5 hours/10 months, Ad Closes 8/28/26

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 may assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, facilitating mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards. Responsibilities include managing behaviors that impact students' ability to access the curriculum, supporting students in general education classes or specialized instructional settings, and providing individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction.

This position also involves instructional and classroom management support, as well as related clerical tasks to assist teachers and professional staff. Paraeducators are initially hired at grade 15 and may promote to grade 16 after completing a six-month probationary period and required training hours.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) 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 in general education classes and/or specialized instructional settings.
• Provide individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction.
• Perform instructional and classroom management support tasks.
• Complete clerical tasks to support teachers and professional staff.
• Continue planned instructional activities during a teacher's temporary absence.
• Participate in learning activities off school grounds, as required.
• Accommodate flexible scheduling, change of location, and/or program needs.

Requirements

Physical Demands

• Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.

Special Requirements

• Outside duty may be required.
• Must accommodate flexible scheduling and changes in location/program.
• May require specific training to fulfill the role.

Qualifications

The following requirements are listed in order of preference:

• Option 1:
  • Associate’s degree (required); Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
  • College coursework must include a minimum of nine credit-hours in education-related fields such as behavior management or instructional strategies.
  • One year of experience working with students in structured educational settings (preferred).
  • If no related education coursework, two to four years of experience working with children/adolescents in structured settings (e.g., daycare, preschool) is required.
• Option 2:
  • At least 48 college credits.
  • Two years of experience in a structured setting (e.g., daycare, preschool, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school-based departments).
• Option 3:
  • Two years of experience in a structured setting (e.g., daycare, preschool, after-school program).
  • Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher.
• Option 4: Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills.

No certificate or license requirements.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and MCPS instructional goals/policies.
• Ability to assist with implementing instructional programs and monitoring student behavior.
• Patience and effectiveness in working with children, young adults, and staff.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform required tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to interact with and support students with special needs.
• Proficiency in standard computer hardware/software (e.g., Google Workspace, MS Office, web-based instructional tools).
• Ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Pay

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

Schedule

• Part-time.
• 10 working months per year.
• Day shift.

Benefits

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