FYParaeducator Level I, Special Education​/Olney ES, Ad Closes

FY27:
Para educator Level I, Special Education

This para educator position at Olney Elementary School supports students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The role focuses 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 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. Paraeducators in this class support the following special education services:
Twice Exceptional, Learning & Academic Disabilities / Resource Services (HSM, HBS, LAD/RES).

Physical demands include frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds. Special requirements include outside duty, flexible scheduling, and continuing 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 is required. Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program, to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior, to exhibit patient behavior, to work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members, to follow written and verbal instructions, to communicate effectively, to read/write/speak English, to interact with and support students with special needs, and knowledge of standard computer hardware and software such as Google Workspace, MS Office and web-based instructional tools is required.

Education, training, and experience requirements are in order of preference: an associate’s degree is required, a bachelor’s degree is preferred. College course work should include a minimum of nine credit-hours related to education field such as behavior management, instructional strategies. One year of experience working with students in structured educational (or academic) situations is preferred. If no related education course work, then two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, etc.

is required. At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc. Two years of experience in in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc. Successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.

Any combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Job:
School Instructional Support, Job Grade: 13-14, Optimal Qualified, Organization:
Olney Elementary School, Primary

Location:

Olney,

Schedule:

Full-time |.500 (40 hours bi-weekly), Working Months: 10, Shift: Day Job, Job Posting:
Apr 20, 2026, 5:54:44 PM-Ongoing