FY27: Paraeducator, PreKindergarten, Up-County Early Childhood Center at Emory Grove, 7hrs/10mons, Ad Closes 8/26/26
About the Role
At the direction of the principal, assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Works individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance, and support learning. This position also performs instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments.
This is a paraeducator position in an all-pre-K inclusive setting, located at the Up-County Early Childhood Center at Emory Grove, 18100 Washington Grove Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
Pay
The wage range for this position is between $26.23 and $40.17 per hour, based on years of service.
Schedule
- Part-time
- 10 working months
- Day shift
Requirements
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, and speak English.
- Ability to interact with and support students with special needs.
- Knowledge of standard desktop computer hardware and software such as MS Office products and database software.
- Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
Education, Training, and Experience
These requirements are listed in order of preference:
- AA degree, required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. College coursework should include a minimum of nine credit-hours related to the education field such as behavior management or instructional strategies, and one year of experience working with students in structured educational (or academic) situations preferred.
- If no related education coursework, then two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting such as a daycare or preschool is required.
- At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in an education-related field including preschool, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school-based departments.
- Two years of experience in an education-related field including nursery school, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school-based departments, and successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher.
- Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.