Montgomery County Schools-posted 2 months ago
Silver Spring, MD
Educational Services

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 work is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level curriculum or mastery of Alternate Academic Achievement Standards. The students supported at this level are typically in general education classes throughout the school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small group instruction. This position also performs a 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 are hired at a grade 13 and have the opportunity to promote to a grade 14 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period and successfully completing the required number of training hours. Paraeducators in this class support the following special education services: Twice Exceptional, Learning & Academic Disabilities / Resource Services (HSM, HBS, LAD/RES).

  • Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
  • Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
  • Provide instructional and classroom management support.
  • Perform related clerical tasks to assist teachers and professional staff.
  • Continue planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence.
  • Accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location/program as needed.
  • Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of nine credit-hours related to education field such as behavior management or instructional strategies.
  • One year of experience working with students in structured educational situations preferred.
  • If no related education coursework, then two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting required.
  • At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting such as daycare or after-school programs.
  • Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.
  • Knowledge of child development and instructional strategies.
  • Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of standard computer hardware and software such as Google Workspace and MS Office.
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