FYCombo Paraeducator Level I and Lunch Aide, Waters Landing ES​/Ad closes

Job Description - FY27:
Combo Para educator Level I and Lunch Hour Aide, Waters Landing ES, 4hr/10mo, Ad closes 7/16/26 (260049U)

Job Description

FY27:
Combo Para educator Level I and Lunch Hour Aide, Waters Landing ES, 4hr/10mo, Ad closes 7/16/26

Job Specific Information:
This will be 3 hours of Title I Para educator (6701) and 1 hour of Lunch Hour Aide for a total of 4 hours. The wage range for this position is a salary between $23.61 p/h and $41.87 p/h based position responsibilities. For information about benefits, please follow this link.

At the direction of the principal, this para educator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students who are diploma bound. The para educator work is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level or above curriculum. 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 reinforcement of 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 para educators 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.

• 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, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read/write/speak English.
• Ability to interact with and support students with special needs.
• Knowledge of standard computer hardware and software such as Google Workspace, MS Office and web-based instructional tools.
• Knowledge of and the ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Paraeducators hired into a Title I position must meet the qualifications established by the Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). High school diploma required AND one of the following:

• Associates or higher college degree
• At least 48 credits of study at an accredited institution of higher education
• A passing grade on the "Para Pro" examination

Certificate and license requirements:
None.

School Instructional Support

13-14 Optimal Qualified

Waters Landing Elementary School

Germantown

Full-time | .500 (40 hours bi-weekly)

Working months: 10

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