Immediate: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant, Glenallan ES, 6.5hr/10mo, Ad closes 9/25/26

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 paraeducator may be required to participate with students in learning activities off school grounds, assist students with various needs related to academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, manage behaviors that impact the student's ability to access the curriculum, and perform instructional and classroom management supports as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments. The paraeducator continues planned instructional activities during the teacher's temporary absence from the classroom and may require specific training to successfully fulfill the role.

Responsibilities

• Promote student learning and well-being to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Participate with students in learning activities off school grounds as needed.
• Assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support needs.
• Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
• Manage behaviors that impact the student's ability to access the curriculum.
• Support students in general education classes and/or specialized instructional settings; provide individualized or small group reinforcement when pulled out.
• Perform instructional and classroom management supports.
• Carry out related clerical tasks to assist teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments.
• Continue planned instructional activities during the teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.
• Participate in required training to successfully fulfill the role.

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 changes in location and/or program as needed.
• May require specific training to successfully fulfill the role.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• 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 the 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,