FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant, Washington Grove, 6.5 hrs/10 mos (Ad Closes 9/30/26)

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 participate with students in learning activities off school grounds, assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs, facilitate mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, manage behaviors that impact curriculum access, and provide instructional and classroom‑management supports as well as related clerical tasks for teachers and professional staff. The role includes continuing planned instructional activities during a teacher's temporary absence and may require specific training.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEPs to promote learning and well‑being.
• Participate with students in learning activities off school grounds when required.
• 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 the student’s ability to access the curriculum.
• Provide instructional and classroom‑management supports.
• Perform related clerical tasks to assist teachers and professional staff.
• Continue planned instructional activities during the teacher's temporary absence.
• Undertake any specific training required to fulfill the role.

Qualifications

• 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 monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior.
• Ability to exhibit patient behavior and work effectively with children, young adults, and staff.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and 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).

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. College coursework should include a minimum of nine credit‑hours related to the education field (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies).
• One year of experience working with students in structured educational or academic situations preferred; if no related education coursework, then two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting such as a daycare, preschool, etc., required.
• Alternatively, at least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, adult day program, after‑school program, extended day, or school/non‑school based departments).
• Alternatively, two years of experience in a structured setting such as those listed above.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.
• Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.
• No certificate or license requirements.

Pay

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

Schedule

Part‑time position; works 10 months per year; day shift.