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FYParaeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant; LAD​/Lakelands Park MS

Job in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20883, USA
Listing for: Montgomery County Public Schools
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25.4 - 38.15 USD Hourly USD 25.40 38.15 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: FY27: Para educator Level II, Special Education Itinerant (LAD), 7 hrs/10 mos, Lakelands Park MS[...]

Para educator Level II – Special Education Itinerant (LAD)

Location: Lakelands Park Middle School, Gaithersburg

Schedule: Full‑time, .875 (70 hours bi‑weekly) – 7 hrs/day, 10 months.

Position Details: 7 hrs/day, 10 months; grade 15, progress to grade 16 after successful probation.

Wage Range: $25.40 – $38.15 per hour, based on years of service.

Responsibilities:

  • Support students with IEPs, including academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs.
  • Assist with instructional activities in both general and specialized settings; may travel off campus for learning activities.
  • Help students master grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
  • Manage behaviors that impact student access to curriculum.
  • Provide instructional and classroom management support to teachers and staff.
  • Perform related clerical tasks in all classrooms or learning environments.
  • Continue planned instructional activities during a teacher's temporary absence.
  • Adapt to flexible scheduling, changing location or program as required.
  • Execute specific training as needed for the role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and MCPS policies.
  • Ability to assist with implementation of instructional program and monitor student behavior.
  • Strong patience, teamwork, verbal and written communication in English.
  • Support students with special needs.
  • Competency with Google Workspace, MS Office, and web‑based instructional tools.
  • Ability to learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, and Experience (order of preference):

  • Associate’s degree (required);
    Bachelor’s degree preferred. Coursework: minimum nine credit hours in education fields such as behavior management, instructional strategies.
  • One year experience working with students in structured educational settings.
  • At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting such as daycare, pre‑school, adult day program, after‑school program, etc.
  • Two years experience in a structured setting; successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher.
  • Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides requisite knowledge, abilities, and skills.
  • No certificate or license requirements.

    Physical & Special Requirements:

    • Frequent bending, walking, and lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
    • Frequent overtime or night work may be required; outside duty required.
    • Must accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location/program.

    Benefits: Refer to benefits information (details available upon request).

    EEO Statement: Montgomery County Public Schools hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.

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