Immediate: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant, Dr. Sally K. Ride ES, 7hr/10mo, Ad closes 9/24/26

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 students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The role may involve participating with students in learning activities off school grounds, assisting with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs, facilitating mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, managing behaviors that impact curriculum access, and providing instructional and classroom‑management support as well as related clerical tasks for teachers and professional staff. The paraeducator continues planned instructional activities during the teacher’s temporary absence.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEPs in general education and specialized instructional settings.
• Assist with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical student needs.
• Facilitate student mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
• Manage behaviors that affect the student’s ability to access the curriculum.
• Participate in learning activities off school grounds when required.
• Provide instructional and classroom‑management support to teachers and professional staff.
• Perform related clerical tasks to support classroom operations.
• Continue planned instructional activities during the teacher’s temporary absence.

Requirements

• Ability to accommodate flexible scheduling and changes in location or program as needed.
• Willingness to perform outside duty when required.
• Physical demands: frequent bending, walking, and lifting objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Eligibility: must have one of the following uploaded to profile – unofficial university transcript with 48+ credits; official evaluated transcript for foreign credits; or unofficial passing score on Para Pathways, Foundation of Classroom Support, or Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction assessment.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• College coursework should include a minimum of nine credit‑hours related to the education field (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies).
• One year of experience working with students in structured educational/academic settings preferred; if no related coursework, then two to four years of experience working with children/adolescents in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, etc.) required.
• Alternative pathways: at least 48 college credits plus two years of experience in a structured setting; or two years of experience in a structured setting; or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to the assignment, and instructional goals and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools.
• Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to monitor and ensure appropriate 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, and 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 ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Benefits

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Pay

The wage range for this position is between $26.23 and $40.17 per hour, based on years of