FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant (SCB), Cabin John MS, 5hrs/10mo, Ad Closes 10/15/26

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 needs, facilitating mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, managing behaviors that impact curriculum access, providing instructional and classroom‑management support, and performing related clerical tasks for teachers and professional staff across all classrooms or learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEPs in general education and specialized instructional settings.
• Assist with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical student 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.
• Participate in learning activities off school grounds when required.
• Provide instructional and classroom‑management support to teachers.
• Perform clerical tasks to support teachers and professional staff.
• Continue planned instructional activities during teacher’s temporary absence.

Requirements

• Physical demands: frequent bending, walking, and 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 (in order of preference):
  • Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • College coursework should 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 preferred.
  • If no related coursework, two to four years of experience working with children/adolescents in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, etc.) required.
  • OR: At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting.
  • OR: Two years of experience in a structured setting.
  • OR: Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.
• No certificate or license requirements.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to the 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, 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 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 between $26.23 and $40.17 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

• Part‑time schedule.
• Working months: 10.
• Shift: Day.
• Flexible scheduling and change of location/program as needed; outside duty may be required.