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FY27: Paraeducator Level III, Special Education (SESES), Northwood High School, 6hrs/10mons, Ad Closes 7/22/26

Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD · 1 wk ago
Education$28.57–$44.1/hrFull-time

Summary Description Of Classification

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks to promote student learning and well-being, supporting students with IEPs. Tasks include assisting with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, attending to personal care and medical needs, and participating in learning activities off-site.

  • Assists with student personal care and medical needs
  • May assist students with physical and verbal aggression
  • Facilitates mastery of grade-level curriculum or alternate standards
  • Supports teachers and staff in classrooms/off-campus
  • Performs instructional and classroom management supports
  • Performs related clerical tasks

Physical Demands

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

Special Requirements

Outside duty may be required. Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location and/or program, as needed.

Job Specific Information

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

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools
  • Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and monitor student behavior
  • Ability to exhibit patient behavior and work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members
  • 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/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 ability to quickly learn 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

Certificates And Licenses

No certificates or licenses required.

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