FYParaeducator Level I & II​/JoAnn Leleck ES, Ad Closes

Job Description

FY27:
Para educator Level I & II, 7hrs/10mos, JoAnn Leleck ES, Ad Closes 9/21/26

This seven-hour position is a combination of the following assignments:

• 1 hour – 6491 Lunch/Recess
• 1 hour – 6604 Level I Focus
• 3 hours – Pre-K
• 2 hours – Head Start

The wage range for this position is between $24.38 and $36.67 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.  This school is a Title I school.

To be eligible for this para educator position, the candidate must already have uploaded to their profile one of the following to qualify:

• Unofficial university transcript with 48+ credits
• Unofficial result with a passing score on one of the following Assessments (Para Pathways, Foundation of Classroom Support, or Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction)

The prekindergarten program provides comprehensive services focused on early learning, health and family well-being through individualized learning experiences, play, and planned instruction, covering areas like social skills, emotional well-being, language, literacy, math, and science. At the direction of the principal, this para educator performs a variety of tasks that promote school readiness and well-being for students who are ages three to five.

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 15 and have the opportunity to promote to a grade 16 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period and successfully completing the required number of training hours.

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.

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 or the ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

These requirements are in order of preference.

• Associate's degree, required. Bachelor's degree 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 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.
  
  required.
• At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in…