In-School Intervention Center Monitor

Release Date:  September 23, 2025          Application Deadline: October 7, 2025

Requisition 11791

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered.  Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:   In-School Intervention Center Monitor 

               (ten-month assignment)

Location:  Mechanicsville and White Marsh Elementary School

Salary:     The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 9. ($27,451 - $41,521)

Effective: October 2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than October 7, 2025. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

The In-School Intervention Monitor Paraeducator works under the direction of the building administrator and other school/central office resource staff to provide academic and behavioral support to students who are assigned to the In-School Intervention Center. The paraeducator may be assigned by the building principal or the principal’s designee to support any grade level, as needed.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Possess effective organizational skills
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
• Possess knowledge of instructional strategies, the learning process, and the developmental levels of students

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Orients students to the ISIC
• Deals consistently and fairly with elementary students who have been referred for disciplinary reasons
• Supervises the learning activities of the students assigned to the center
• Maintains accurate and organized files on all students assigned to the center
• Coordinates students’ academic assignments with the classroom teacher
• Maintains an orderly and well-disciplined center
• Communicates during negative situations in a dignified and sensitive manner
• Provides the school administration with appropriate academic and/or discipline data
• Facilitates the re-entry of students to their classrooms
• Prepares periodic reports as well as assists with the end-of-year report as required by the principal
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forty-eight (48)-semester college credits OR successful completion Paraprofessional Test (documents must be uploaded with application)

Preferred:

• Related college courses or training
• Experience working with children

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees –Range 9.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated 7.2024, 5.2025

Salary : $27,451 - $41,521