Paraeducator Level 2, Special Education Itinerant, John F. Kennedy H.S

Position: Immediate: Para educator Level 2, Special Education Itinerant, John F. Kennedy H.S., 6hrs/10mos,[...]

Job Title

Immediate:
Para educator Level 2, Special Education Itinerant, John

F. Kennedy H.S.

Overview

Part‑time para educator position (6 hrs/day, 10 months) located in Wheaton.

Job Specific Information

• Grade: 15–16
• Schedule:
  
  Day shift, part‑time (6 hrs/day)
• Working months: 10
• Shift: Day Job
• Location:
  
  Wheaton
• Salary: $23.61–$41.87 per hour
• Applicant requirement:
  Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred

Responsibilities

At the direction of the principal, the para educator performs a variety of tasks to promote student learning and well‑being for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist students in academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support.
• Facilitate mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
• Manage behaviors that impact student access to the curriculum.
• Support students in general education or specialized instructional settings throughout the school day.
• Participate in individualized or small‑group reinforcement of instruction.
• Provide instructional and classroom‑management support and related clerical tasks for teachers and staff.
• Continue planned instructional activities during a teacher’s temporary absence.

Physical Demands &

Special Requirements

• Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent climbing, overtime or night work may be required.
• Flexible scheduling and location changes possible.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of child development and instructional strategies applicable to the assignment.
• Ability to implement the instructional program and monitor student behavior.
• Effective communication, written and verbal, in English.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Office, and web‑based instructional tools.
• Knowledge of the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, and Experience

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum nine credit‑hours related to education field (behavior management, instructional strategies).
• One year of experience working with students in structured educational settings preferred; two to four years of experience in a structured setting (daycare, pre‑school, adult day program, after‑school program) required if no related coursework.
• Successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment (score ≥ 455) required.

Certification & Licensure

No specific certification or license requirements.

Legal & EEO Statement

Montgomery County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, will receive consideration for employment.

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