FY27: Paraeducator Level III, Special Education (Autism), Burtonsville ES, 7hrs/10mos, Ad Closes 7/9/26

Summary Description Of Classification

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Tasks may include assisting students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support. Work may involve attending to student personal care and medical needs, and interacting with students who display physical and/or verbal aggression. Off-campus learning activities may also be involved.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the student mastery of grade-level curriculum or mastery of Alternate Academic Achievement Standards
• Supports teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments
• Performs instructional and classroom management supports
• Completes planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom

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
• Assists with implementation of the instructional program
• Participates in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior
• Exhibits patient behavior and works effectively with children, young adults, and staff members
• Follows written and verbal instructions
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Reads, writes, and speaks English
• Interacts with and supports 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

For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $27.67 and $41.87 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

Part-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day