REPOSTED: Paraeducator Level I, Title I (3 hrs) / Lunch Hour Aide (1 hr), Flower Hill ES, 4 hours/10 mos, Ad Closes 9/4/26

Summary Description

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks to promote student learning and well-being, supporting students who are diploma bound. Tasks include facilitating mastery of grade-level or above curriculum, providing instructional and classroom management supports, and performing related clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of grade-level or above curriculum
• Support students in general education classes and pull-outs for individualized or small group reinforcement
• Perform instructional and classroom management supports
• Perform related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff

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 change of location and/or program, as needed
• Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom

Qualifications

• Hired at grade 13, with the opportunity to promote to grade 14 after successful completion of probationary period and training hours
• Unofficial university transcript with 48+ credits OR unofficial ParaPro Assessment result with a passing score OR equivalent documentation required
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools
• 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
• 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 the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Skills

• Knowledge of child development
• Instructional strategies and practices applicable to assignment
• Instructional goals and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools
• Assist with implementation of the instructional program
• Monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior
• Exhibit patient behavior
• Work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Read/write/speak English
• Interact with and support students with special needs
• Knowledge of standard computer hardware and software
• Knowledge of and ability to quickly learn the seven core competencies of the SSPGS

Benefits

For information about benefits, please follow the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $24.38 and $36.67 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

Part-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day

Job School Instructional Support

Job Grade 13-14

Organization

Flower Hill Elementary School

Primary Location

Gaithersburg