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FY27: Paraeducator Level III, Special Education (Autism), 7hrs/10mos, Roscoe Nix ES, Ad Closes 8/27/26

Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD · 1 wk ago
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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 assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, including personal care and medical needs. Work may involve supporting students who display physical and/or verbal aggression and participating in learning activities off school grounds. The role focuses on facilitating student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, typically in specialized instructional settings. This position also provides instructional, classroom management, and clerical support to teachers and professional staff.

All new paraeducators are hired at a grade 17 and may promote to a grade 18 after successfully completing a six-month probationary period and required training hours.

Responsibilities

  • Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) in academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical domains.
  • Assist with personal care and medical needs of students.
  • Manage and support students who may display physical and/or verbal aggression.
  • Participate in learning activities off school grounds.
  • Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards in specialized instructional settings.
  • Provide instructional and classroom management support to teachers and professional staff.
  • Perform clerical tasks to support classroom operations.
  • Continue planned instructional activities during a teacher’s temporary absence.
  • Accommodate flexible scheduling, change of location, and/or program as needed.

Physical Demands

  • Frequent bending, walking, kneeling, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.
  • Outside duty may be required.

Requirements

  • Complete specialized training (provided by MCPS) in alignment with special education services within 6 months of starting.
  • To be eligible, candidates must already have uploaded to their profile one of the following:
    • Unofficial university transcript with 48+ credits, or
    • Official transcript (evaluated by an approved agency if attained outside the U.S.), or
    • Unofficial ParaPro Assessment result with a passing score.

Qualifications

The following requirements are listed in order of preference:

  • Associate’s degree (required); Bachelor’s degree (preferred). College coursework should include a minimum of nine credit-hours in education-related fields such as behavior management or instructional strategies. One year of experience working with students in structured educational settings is preferred. If no related education coursework, two to four years of experience working with children/adolescents in a structured setting (e.g., daycare, preschool) is required.
  • At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting (e.g., daycare, preschool, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school-based departments).
  • Two years of experience in a structured setting (e.g., daycare, preschool, adult day program, after-school program) and successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher.
  • Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills to perform effectively.

Skills

  • Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and MCPS instructional goals and policies.
  • Ability to assist with implementation of instructional programs and monitor student behavior.
  • Patience and effectiveness in working with children, young adults, and staff.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform required tasks.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to interact with and support students with special needs.
  • Proficiency with standard computer hardware/software (e.g., Google Workspace, MS Office, web-based instructional tools).
  • Knowledge of and ability to quickly learn the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Schedule

  • Part-time, 7 hours per day.
  • 10 working months (school year).
  • Day shift.

This position is located at Roscoe Nix Elementary School, a Title I school in Silver Spring.

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