FY27: Special Education Paraeducator Level III (SESES) 4hrs + Level I (HSM) 2hrs + Lunch Hour Aide 1hr, total 7hrs/10mos, Westbrook ES (Ad closes 7/20/26)

Summary Description

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks to promote student learning and well-being, supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Tasks include assisting with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, attending to student personal care and medical needs, and participating in learning activities off-campus. The paraeducator works in specialized instructional settings and supports teachers and staff in classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Assists with implementation of the instructional program and monitors student behavior.
• Supports students with various needs, including those displaying physical and/or verbal aggression.
• Facilitates student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
• Performs instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks.
• Participates in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior.
• Works with students in the Social Emotional Special Education Services Program and mainstream general education classes.
• Completes specialized training in alignment with the assigned special education services within 6 months of starting the position.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

• Frequent bending, walking, kneeling, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Outside duty may be required.
• Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and changes in location and/or program.
• Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.

Job Specific Information

• Hours: 8:15-3:45
• School: Westbrook Elementary School
• Location: Bethesda
• Shift: Day
• Working Months: 10
• Job Grade: 17-18

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 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.