FYParaeducator Level II, Special Education PEP, Child​/Early Childhood Disabilities Unit​/Ad closes

Job Description – FY27:
Para educator Level II, Special Education PEP, Child Find/Early Childhood Disabilities Unit, 7hrs/10mo (Ad closes 11/5/26) (2600791)

The wage range is between $26.23 and $40.17 per hour. For info about benefits, please follow the link:

Effective the  school year, all PreK/PEP employees need to earn:
Associate’s Degree (or higher), Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or Demonstrate experience in a publicly-funded preK classroom (at least 20 hours per week) for 5 or more years by 7/1/24

This is a unique pre-K para position. Employee reports Mon-Fri to the Arc Mont. County's Karasik Family, Inft & Chld Care Center (KFICCC) in Silver Spring. Under the direction of the coordinator, Special Education PreK and Early Childhood Services, and the Preschool Ed Program (PEP) special education teacher at KFICCC, the para educator will provide instruction to students with IEPs ages 3-5 years.

Must be willing to work with students with a wide range of disabilities and delays in a collaborative relationship as part of a team.

At the direction of the principal, this para educator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The para educator at this level may be required to participate with students in learning activities off school grounds. The para educator may be required to assist students with various needs related to academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support.

The para educator work is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level curriculum or mastery of Alternate Academic Achievement Standards and managing behaviors that impact the student’s ability to access to the curriculum. The students supported at this level typically participate in general education classes and specialized instructional settings 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 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. Paraeducators in this class support the following special education services: PEP, Transition, DHOH, Speech, Vision, Physical Impairments, Elementary Learning Center, Bridge, Autism Resource Services (ARS), Autism Connections.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) 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. This position may require specific training in order to successfully fulfill the role.

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…