Summary Description Of Classification

At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The paraeducator may be required to assist students with various needs related to academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support. Successful student support will include attending to student personal care and medical needs and may require work with students that display physical and/or verbal aggression. The paraeducator at this level may be required to participate with students in learning activities off of school grounds. The paraeducator work at this level is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level curriculum or mastery of Alternate Academic Achievement Standards. The students supported at this level typically participate in specialized instructional settings throughout the school day. 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 recent paraeducators are hired at a grade 17 and have the opportunity to promote to a grade 18 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period and successfully completing the required number of training hours. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Frequent bending, walking, kneeling, running, 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. Specialized training (provided by MCPS) in alignment with the assignment special education services required within 6 months of starting in the position.

Summary Description Of Classification

At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The paraeducator may be required to assist students with various needs related to academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support. Successful student support will include attending to student personal care and medical needs and may require work with students that display physical and/or verbal aggression. The paraeducator at this level may be required to participate with students in learning activities off of school grounds. The paraeducator work at this level is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level curriculum or mastery of Alternate Academic Achievement Standards. The students supported at this level typically participate in specialized instructional settings throughout the school day. 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 paraeducators are hired at a grade 17 and have the opportunity to promote to a grade 18 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period and successfully completing the required number of training hours. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Frequent bending, walking, kneeling, running, 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. Specialized training (provided by MCPS) in alignment with the assignment special education services required within 6 months of starting in the position.

Job Specific Information

The wage range for this position is between $27.67and $41.87per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Job

School Instructional Support

Job Grade

17-18

Organization

Albert Einstein High School

Primary Location

Kensington

Schedule

Part-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Nov 9, 2026, 7:31:20 AM

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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

📌 : Paraeducator Level III, Special Education, LFI, Albert Einsteinhrs/10mo (Australia)
🏢 Montgomery County Public Schools
📍 Australia