FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant, Whetstone ES, 5hrs/10mos, Ad closes 9/28/26

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 be required to 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 access to the curriculum, provide instructional and classroom‑management support, perform related clerical tasks, and continue planned instructional activities during the teacher’s temporary absence.

Location: Montgomery Village, Whetstone Elementary School. Grade 15‑16 position.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks that promote student learning and well‑being to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Participate with students in learning activities off school grounds when required.
• Assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical 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 support, as well as related clerical tasks for teachers and professional staff.
• Continue planned instructional activities during the 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 changes of location or program as needed.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.

Qualifications

• Education: 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).
• Experience: One year of experience working with students in structured educational/academic settings preferred; if no related coursework, two to four years of experience working with children/adolescents in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, etc.) required.
• Alternative pathways: 48 college credits plus two years of experience in a structured setting; or two years of experience in a structured setting; or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• All new paraeducators are hired at grade 15 and may promote to grade 16 after completing a six‑month probationary period and the required training hours.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and practices applicable to the assignment, and of Montgomery County Public Schools instructional goals and policies.
• 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.
• 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 position.
• Working months: 10 per year.
• Shift: Day.
• Flexible scheduling may be required; outside duty and changes of location or program may be needed.