FY27: Paraeducator Special Ed LAD Level I 4hrs, and Special Ed ARS Level II 3hrs, Watkins Mill HS, 7hrs/10mos, Ad closes 7/16/26

Summary Description

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks to promote student learning and well-being, supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) in general education classes or pulling them out for individualized or small group instruction. Duties include facilitating mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, providing instructional and classroom management supports, and performing related clerical tasks.

Job Specific Information

• Wage Range: $24.38 - $40.17 per hour

• Benefits: Available upon request via the provided link.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

• Frequent bending, walking, 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and practices applicable to assignment.
• 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 or 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 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 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.