FY27: Paraeducator Level III, SESES, Special Education, Shady Grove MS, 7hrs/10mos, Ad Closes 8/6/26

Summary Description Of Classification

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks to promote student learning and well-being. They assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, including attending to personal care and medical needs. They may also assist students with physical and verbal aggression.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or mastery of Alternate Academic Achievement Standards
• Support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments
• Perform instructional and classroom management supports
• Perform related clerical tasks
• Participate in learning activities off of school grounds

Requirements

• 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
• Specialized training provided by MCPS in alignment with the assignment special education services required within 6 months of starting in the position

Qualifications

• 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
• At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in an 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.
• 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.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required

Skills

• Knowledge of child development
• Instructional strategies and practices applicable to assignment
• Instructional goals and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools
• Assist with implementation of the instructional program
• Monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior
• Exhibit patient behavior
• Work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Read/write/speak English
• 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 and the ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Benefits

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Pay

The wage range for this position is between $28.57 and $44.10 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

Part-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day