FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant, Takoma Park MS, 7hr/10mo Ad Closes 7/30/26

Summary Description

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks to promote student learning and well-being, supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). They may assist students in various areas including academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support. The paraeducator works in general education classes and specialized settings, and may be required to participate in off-campus activities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or alternate academic standards
• Manage behaviors impacting student access to curriculum
• Support teachers and other professionals in classroom management and related clerical tasks
• Perform instructional and classroom management supports as needed

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.

Physical Demands

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

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

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.
• OR
• 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
• 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.

Certificate And License Requirements

None.