Immediate: Combo Paraeducator Level I, II, & Lunch Hour Aide, 6hr/10mo, Ad closes 10/5/26
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Key content:
- Summary Description Of Classification: description of role: paraeducator performs tasks promoting student learning and well-being to support diploma-bound students; facilitating mastery of grade-level or above curriculum; students in general ed classes, may be pulled out for individualized or small group reinforcement; performs instructional and classroom management supports, clerical tasks to support teachers and staff; all new paraeducators hired at grade 13, can promote to grade 14 after six-month probation and required training hours.
- Physical Demands: Frequent bending, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
- Special Requirements: Outside duty may be required. Must accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location as needed. Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence.
- Job Specific Information: lines: "6491 2 hrs 6600 2 hrs 6551 2 hrs 9am-3:30pm 6hrs". Not sure what these are; maybe some codes? Probably not needed? Might be schedule? Could be irrelevant metadata. We'll treat as not substantive? Might be part of schedule? The posting later says Schedule Part-time Working Months 10 Shift Day. Also wage range: $24.38 to $40.17 per hour, based on years of service. Benefits link.
- Eligibility: must have uploaded to profile one of: unofficial university transcript with 48+ credits; OR if degree from outside US, official transcript evaluated via approved agency; OR unofficial result with passing score on one of assessments (Para Pathways, Foundation of Classroom Support, or Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction). Official docs requested at hire to staffing@mcpsmd.org.
- Job School Instructional Support Job Grade 13-14 Organization Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School Primary Location Germantown Schedule Part-time Working Months 10 Shift Day Job Job Posting Sep 24, 2026, 3:40:23 PM
- Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: list of knowledge and abilities.
- Education, Training, And Experience: detailed requirements.
- CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.
We need to create sections: About the role (summary description), Responsibilities (maybe tasks), Requirements (maybe physical demands, special requirements, eligibility?), Qualifications (education, training, experience), Skills (knowledge, skills, abilities), Benefits (benefits link), Pay (wage range), Schedule (part-time, working months, shift, hours). Ensure we only include sections with real content.
We must not invent placeholders. Avoid sections with vague like "commensurate with experience". We have actual wage range, so Pay section ok. Benefits: we have link to benefits doc, so we can include Benefits section with that link. Schedule: we have Part-time, Working Months 10, Shift Day, plus maybe the specific hours from Job Specific Information: "9am-3:30pm 6hrs". Also there are codes like 6491 2 hrs etc. Might be specific course IDs? Not sure. Probably ignore those as they seem like internal codes not meaningful. We'll include schedule info: Part-time, 10 months, Day shift, typical hours 9am-3:30pm (6 hours). Also note flexible scheduling and change of location as needed.
Responsibilities: we can list tasks: promote student learning and well-being, facilitate mastery of grade-level or above curriculum, support students in general ed classes, provide individualized/small group reinforcement, perform instructional and classroom management supports, perform clerical tasks to support teachers and staff, continue planned instructional activities during teacher's absence, accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location, outside duty may be required.
Requirements: maybe physical demands, special requirements, eligibility (transcript/assessment). Could also include "Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location as needed." That's more schedule but okay.
Qualifications: education, training, experience requirements.
Skills: knowledge, skills, abilities list.
We must not repeat job title. Use
for each section.
We need to ensure we preserve all substantive information. Let's extract details.
From Summary Description:
- At direction of principal, paraeducator performs variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support diploma-bound students.
- Work focused on facilitating student mastery of grade-level or above curriculum.
- Students supported are typically in general education classes throughout school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction.
- Position also performs variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all types of classrooms or learning environments.
- All new paraeducators hired at grade 13 and have opportunity to promote to grade 14 after successfully completing six-month probationary period and successfully completing required number of training hours.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent bending, walking, 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 as needed.
- Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.
Job Specific Information: maybe ignore.
Wage range: $24.38 to $40.17 per hour, based on years of service.
Benefits link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view
Eligibility: Must have uploaded to profile one of:
1. Unofficial university transcript with 48+ credits
2. If degree/credits from outside US, provide official transcript evaluated through agency approved by Maryland State Department of Education
3. Unofficial result with passing score on one of assessments: Para Pathways, Foundation of Classroom Support, or Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction
Official documents requested at hire to staffing@mcpsmd.org.
Job School Instructional Support Job Grade 13-14 Organization Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School Primary Location Germantown Schedule Part-time Working Months 10 Shift Day Job Job Posting Sep 24, 2026, 3:40:23 PM
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 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/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 and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
Education, Training, And Experience:
These requirements are in order of preference.
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
OR
4. Any combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.
We need to avoid repeating job title. Not include "Job School Instructional Support" maybe as metadata but could be part of About the role? Probably ignore.
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Let's craft sections:
About the role
At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well‑being to support diploma‑bound students. The work focuses on facilitating student mastery of grade‑level or above curriculum. Students served are typically in general education classes throughout the school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small‑group reinforcement of instruction. The role also includes instructional and classroom‑management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to assist teachers and other professional staff in all classroom or learning environments. New paraeducators are hired at grade 13 and can advance to grade 14 after completing a six‑month probationary period and the required training hours.
Responsibilities
- Promote student learning and well‑being for diploma‑bound students.
- Facilitate mastery of grade‑level or above curriculum.
- Support students in general education classes and provide individualized or small‑group reinforcement when needed.
- Provide instructional and classroom‑management assistance.
- Perform clerical tasks to support teachers and professional staff.
- Continue planned instructional activities during a teacher’s temporary absence.
- Accommodate flexible scheduling and changes of location as needed.
- Perform outside duties when required.
Requirements
- Physical demands: frequent bending, walking, and lifting objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Outside duty may be required.
- Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location as needed.
- Eligibility: candidate must have uploaded to their profile one of the following:
- Unofficial university transcript showing 48+ credits;
- If degree/credits were earned outside the United States, an official transcript evaluated by an agency approved by the Maryland State Department of Education;
- Unofficial result with a passing score on one of the assessments: Para Pathways, Foundation of Classroom Support, or Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction.
- Official documents will be requested at hire and sent to staffing@mcpsmd.org.
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- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can have a list for requirements, each item can be a paragraph. For eligibility we could have a sublist but that's still a list inside a list item; still okay. Might be acceptable.
Alternatively we could make a separate section for Eligibility but not required.
Qualifications
Education, training, and experience requirements (in order of preference):
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. College coursework must include at least nine credit‑hours related to the education field (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies). One year of experience working with students in structured educational/ac
for prose. We need to parse the posting. Key content: - Summary Description Of Classification: description of role: paraeducator performs tasks promoting student learning and well-being to support diploma-bound students; facilitating mastery of grade-level or above curriculum; students in general ed classes, may be pulled out for individualized or small group reinforcement; performs instructional and classroom management supports, clerical tasks to support teachers and staff; all new paraeducators hired at grade 13, can promote to grade 14 after six-month probation and required training hours. - Physical Demands: Frequent bending, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. - Special Requirements: Outside duty may be required. Must accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location as needed. Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence. - Job Specific Information: lines: "6491 2 hrs 6600 2 hrs 6551 2 hrs 9am-3:30pm 6hrs". Not sure what these are; maybe some codes? Probably not needed? Might be schedule? Could be irrelevant metadata. We'll treat as not substantive? Might be part of schedule? The posting later says Schedule Part-time Working Months 10 Shift Day. Also wage range: $24.38 to $40.17 per hour, based on years of service. Benefits link. - Eligibility: must have uploaded to profile one of: unofficial university transcript with 48+ credits; OR if degree from outside US, official transcript evaluated via approved agency; OR unofficial result with passing score on one of assessments (Para Pathways, Foundation of Classroom Support, or Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction). Official docs requested at hire to staffing@mcpsmd.org. - Job School Instructional Support Job Grade 13-14 Organization Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School Primary Location Germantown Schedule Part-time Working Months 10 Shift Day Job Job Posting Sep 24, 2026, 3:40:23 PM - Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: list of knowledge and abilities. - Education, Training, And Experience: detailed requirements. - CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None. We need to create sections: About the role (summary description), Responsibilities (maybe tasks), Requirements (maybe physical demands, special requirements, eligibility?), Qualifications (education, training, experience), Skills (knowledge, skills, abilities), Benefits (benefits link), Pay (wage range), Schedule (part-time, working months, shift, hours). Ensure we only include sections with real content. We must not invent placeholders. Avoid sections with vague like "commensurate with experience". We have actual wage range, so Pay section ok. Benefits: we have link to benefits doc, so we can include Benefits section with that link. Schedule: we have Part-time, Working Months 10, Shift Day, plus maybe the specific hours from Job Specific Information: "9am-3:30pm 6hrs". Also there are codes like 6491 2 hrs etc. Might be specific course IDs? Not sure. Probably ignore those as they seem like internal codes not meaningful. We'll include schedule info: Part-time, 10 months, Day shift, typical hours 9am-3:30pm (6 hours). Also note flexible scheduling and change of location as needed. Responsibilities: we can list tasks: promote student learning and well-being, facilitate mastery of grade-level or above curriculum, support students in general ed classes, provide individualized/small group reinforcement, perform instructional and classroom management supports, perform clerical tasks to support teachers and staff, continue planned instructional activities during teacher's absence, accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location, outside duty may be required. Requirements: maybe physical demands, special requirements, eligibility (transcript/assessment). Could also include "Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location as needed." That's more schedule but okay. Qualifications: education, training, experience requirements. Skills: knowledge, skills, abilities list. We must not repeat job title. Use
for each section.
We need to ensure we preserve all substantive information. Let's extract details.
From Summary Description:
- At direction of principal, paraeducator performs variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support diploma-bound students.
- Work focused on facilitating student mastery of grade-level or above curriculum.
- Students supported are typically in general education classes throughout school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction.
- Position also performs variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all types of classrooms or learning environments.
- All new paraeducators hired at grade 13 and have opportunity to promote to grade 14 after successfully completing six-month probationary period and successfully completing required number of training hours.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent bending, walking, 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 as needed.
- Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.
Job Specific Information: maybe ignore.
Wage range: $24.38 to $40.17 per hour, based on years of service.
Benefits link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view
Eligibility: Must have uploaded to profile one of:
1. Unofficial university transcript with 48+ credits
2. If degree/credits from outside US, provide official transcript evaluated through agency approved by Maryland State Department of Education
3. Unofficial result with passing score on one of assessments: Para Pathways, Foundation of Classroom Support, or Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction
Official documents requested at hire to staffing@mcpsmd.org.
Job School Instructional Support Job Grade 13-14 Organization Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School Primary Location Germantown Schedule Part-time Working Months 10 Shift Day Job Job Posting Sep 24, 2026, 3:40:23 PM
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 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/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 and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
Education, Training, And Experience:
These requirements are in order of preference.
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
OR
4. Any combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.
We need to avoid repeating job title. Not include "Job School Instructional Support" maybe as metadata but could be part of About the role? Probably ignore.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft sections:
About the role
At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well‑being to support diploma‑bound students. The work focuses on facilitating student mastery of grade‑level or above curriculum. Students served are typically in general education classes throughout the school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small‑group reinforcement of instruction. The role also includes instructional and classroom‑management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to assist teachers and other professional staff in all classroom or learning environments. New paraeducators are hired at grade 13 and can advance to grade 14 after completing a six‑month probationary period and the required training hours.
Responsibilities
- Promote student learning and well‑being for diploma‑bound students.
- Facilitate mastery of grade‑level or above curriculum.
- Support students in general education classes and provide individualized or small‑group reinforcement when needed.
- Provide instructional and classroom‑management assistance.
- Perform clerical tasks to support teachers and professional staff.
- Continue planned instructional activities during a teacher’s temporary absence.
- Accommodate flexible scheduling and changes of location as needed.
- Perform outside duties when required.
Requirements
- Physical demands: frequent bending, walking, and lifting objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Outside duty may be required.
- Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location as needed.
- Eligibility: candidate must have uploaded to their profile one of the following:
- Unofficial university transcript showing 48+ credits;
- If degree/credits were earned outside the United States, an official transcript evaluated by an agency approved by the Maryland State Department of Education;
- Unofficial result with a passing score on one of the assessments: Para Pathways, Foundation of Classroom Support, or Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction.
- Official documents will be requested at hire and sent to staffing@mcpsmd.org.
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- . That's allowed but maybe better to keep flat list. Could separate eligibility as a
then list. However requirement: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can have a list for requirements, each item can be a paragraph. For eligibility we could have a sublist but that's still a list inside a list item; still okay. Might be acceptable.
Alternatively we could make a separate section for Eligibility but not required.
Qualifications
Education, training, and experience requirements (in order of preference):
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. College coursework must include at least nine credit‑hours related to the education field (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies). One year of experience working with students in structured educational/ac
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can have a list for requirements, each item can be a paragraph. For eligibility we could have a sublist but that's still a list inside a list item; still okay. Might be acceptable.
Alternatively we could make a separate section for Eligibility but not required.