FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant (LFI), 5hrs/10mos, Farquhar MS, Ad Closes 8/26/26

About the Role

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Responsibilities include facilitating student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, managing behaviors that impact learning, and providing academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support. The role may involve assisting students in general education classes, specialized instructional settings, or small group/individualized instruction. Additionally, the paraeducator supports teachers and professional staff through instructional, classroom management, and clerical tasks.

This position is specifically for providing 5 hours of daily Learning For Independence (LFI) support to a rising 6th-grade student.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEP goals in academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical domains.
• Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
• Manage behaviors that impact the student’s 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 supports for teachers and professional staff.
• Handle related clerical tasks to support classroom operations.
• Continue planned instructional activities during the teacher’s temporary absence.
• Participate in learning activities off school grounds as required.
• Accommodate flexible scheduling, change of location, and/or program as needed.

Physical Demands

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

Requirements

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and MCPS instructional goals and policies.
• Ability to assist with implementation of instructional programs and monitor 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 with standard computer hardware and software (e.g., Google Workspace, MS Office, web-based instructional tools).
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Qualifications

These 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 related to education (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies). One year of experience working with students in structured educational settings is preferred. If no related coursework, two to four years of experience working with children/adolescents in a structured setting (e.g., daycare, preschool) is required.
• Option 2: At least 48 college credits and 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 (as described above) and 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 for the role.

No certificate or license is required.

Pay

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

Schedule

• Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM (5 hours daily).
• Working Months: 10 months (school year).
• Shift: Day.
• Position Type: Part-time.

Benefits

For information about benefits, visit the following link: Benefits Information.