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Immediate: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant, Snowden Farm ES, 6 hrs/10 mos, Ad Closes 9/1/26

Montgomery County Public Schools · Clarksburg, MD · 5 days ago
Education$26.23–$40.17/hrPart-time

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 assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, both in general education classes and specialized instructional settings. Responsibilities include facilitating student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, managing behaviors, and providing individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction. The role also involves instructional and classroom management support, clerical tasks, and continuing planned instructional activities during a teacher's temporary absence.

This is a 6-hour position supporting a 1st grade student in the Home School Model Program.

Responsibilities

  • Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) in academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs.
  • Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
  • Manage behaviors that impact a student’s ability to access the curriculum.
  • Provide individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction in general education or specialized settings.
  • Perform instructional and classroom management support, including clerical tasks.
  • Continue planned instructional activities during a teacher’s temporary absence.
  • Participate in learning activities off school grounds as required.
  • Accommodate flexible scheduling, change of location, and/or program needs.

Physical Demands

  • Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds.
  • Outside duty may be required.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree (required); Bachelor’s degree (preferred). College coursework should include a minimum of nine credit-hours in education-related fields such as behavior management or instructional strategies.
  • One year of experience working with students in structured educational settings (preferred).
  • If no related education coursework, two to four years of experience working with children/adolescents in structured settings (e.g., daycare, preschool) is required.
  • Alternatively, at least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting (e.g., daycare, preschool, after-school program).
  • OR two years of experience in a structured setting and successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, communicate effectively, and interact with students with special needs.
  • Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and MCPS policies.
  • Proficiency in standard computer hardware/software (e.g., Google Workspace, MS Office, web-based instructional tools).
  • Ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Pay

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

Schedule

  • Part-time (6 hours per day).
  • 10-month working schedule (school year).
  • Day shift.

Benefits

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