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FY27: Parent Educator, PEP Itinerant, Preschool Education Program, 0.5 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools · Rockville, MD · 2 mo ago
Education$65k–$131k/yrPart-time

Summary Description

Under direction provides direct, consultative, and other program services for children ages three through five, who have disabilities in two or more developmental areas. Assesses plans and provides instruction on the MCPS pre kindergarten curriculum outcomes for students. Consults with staff (coordinator, program support teacher, related service providers, parent educators, and paraeducators) on strategies and accommodations to access the curriculum and school environment.

Physical Demands

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Special Requirements

  • Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Job Specific Information

  • This position is itinerant in nature. The candidate will be traveling to schools within MCPS as well as to community preschools and childcare settings.
  • The parent educator will have a desk in Rockville at CESC.
  • Candidates should have knowledge and experience in adult learning and coaching, as this position requires supporting and coaching PEP teachers.
  • Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: leading teachers and teams in the IEP process, chairing IEP meetings, observing students with the knowledge and skills of multi-tiered strategies and the FBA/BIP process, and working with families to support their understanding of child development, the IEP process, and strategies to support their children in the home.

Wage Range

The wage range for this position is half (0.5 FTE) of a salary between $64,591 and $131,472 based on education & experience.

Job Posting

Apr 29, 2026, 8:51:00 AM

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Knowledge of early childhood intervention to children with multiple developmental delays;
  • Typical and atypical development of children, ages three through five years;
  • Thorough knowledge of educational techniques/programming to address multiple developmental delays;
  • Technology applications for pre-kindergarten students;
  • Able to identify problems and generate solutions to address the learning needs of pre-kindergarten students with delays;
  • Able to implement effective behavior intervention strategies;
  • Able to handle multiple tasks at a time;
  • Excellent organizational skills for managing student information;
  • Able to establish effective classroom management routines;
  • Knowledge of early literacy;
  • Able to develop functional behavior assessments and implement behavioral intervention plans.

Education, Training, Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in special education from an accredited college or university;
  • Background in early childhood human development, developmental disabilities, and working with parents and families;
  • Experience teaching pre-kindergarten children with developmental delays desired.

Certificates, Licenses

Maryland State Department of Education requirements for special education teacher.

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