FY27: Paraeducator Level III, Special Education (Autism), Montgomery Knolls ES, 7hrs/10mo, Ad Closes 7/31/26

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). The paraeducator may assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support. They may also attend to student personal care and medical needs and work with students who display physical and/or verbal aggression. This position involves participating in learning activities off-campus and facilitating the mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the mastery of grade-level curriculum or 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
• Attend to student personal care and medical needs
• Work with students displaying physical and/or verbal aggression
• Participate in learning activities off-campus

Requirements

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

Special Requirements

• Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.

Job Specific Information

• Permanent 7-hour paraeducator position supporting students in a Classic Autism classroom (self-contained)
• Students range from Kindergarten to 2nd grade
• The wage range for this position is between $28.57 and $44.10 per hour, based on years of service
• For information about benefits, please follow the link below.
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Job School Instructional Support

• Job Grade 17-18
• Organization: Montgomery Knolls Elementary School
• Primary Location: Silver Spring
• Schedule: Part-time
• Working Months: 10
• Shift: Day

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to assignment, and instructional goals and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools
• Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior
• Ability to exhibit patient behavior and to work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to perform all required tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read/write/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 and the ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Education, Training, And Experience

• 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
• OR
• 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.
• OR
• 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
• OR
• Any combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered