Paraprofessional Reading Math Intervention Tutor - Potomac Heights Elementary School Grant Funded

Washington County Public Schools; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Reading/Math Intervention Tutor at Potomac Heights Elementary School on a grant-funded basis. The position starts at $19.26 per hour with potential earnings up to $34.84 on the ESP Salary Scale.

It runs 7 hours per day, 10 months per year and reports to the Literacy Achievement Coordinator. The role focuses on addressing unfinished learning in reading and math, providing screening, targeted and explicit intervention, and progress

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or higher.
• A.A. degree in early childhood education, behavioral sciences, developmental education or similar preferred.
• Experience with reading and/or math interventions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer universal screening assessments as assigned.
• Work with school teams to implement action plans that accelerate literacy and math achievement.
• Provide explicit and targeted intervention to at-risk students.
• Maintain records of progress and support provided in a timely fashion.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and school information.
• Participate in school and district professional development activities.
• Develop effective communication and working relationships with students, school teams, and the district.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Other duties as requested by the Literacy Achievement Coordinator.

Skills

Intervention experience

Reading intervention

Math intervention

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree in related field

Job description

Paraprofessional Reading Math Intervention Tutor - Potomac Heights Elementary School Grant Funded JobID: 15056

• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Location: Potomac Heights Elementary School
• Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Paraprofessional Reading/ Math Intervention Tutor - Grant Funded Potomac Heights Elementary School Grade 6 Step 1 with a starting hourly rate of $19.26. Potential future earnings for this position on the ESP Salary Scale are $19.26 - $34.84. Additional steps will only be considered for PreK-12 teaching experience under state-issued professional licensure. 7 Hours/Day, 10-Month Work Year Reports to Literacy Achievement Coordinator Employee Benefits Summary

As an at-risk prevention and student intervention paraprofessional, the itinerant reading and math tutor paraprofessional role will address unfinished learning in reading and math while accelerating student achievement. This role will assist with screening as well as targeted and explicit intervention support for identified at-risk students and adjust support as necessary through progress monitoring.

Role Overview

• High school diploma/GED.
• Must meet Highly Qualified status (A.A. Degree, 48 credit hours, or have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Praxis Test).
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• A.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Behavioral Sciences, Developmental Education or similar.
• Trained in intervention.
• Experience implementing reading and/or math intervention.
• Reading/literacy and math coursework completion.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Competency in language and writing skills.
• Effective team member skills.
• Training and experience working with populations relevant to the assigned school.
• Effective technology skills.
• Experience working with at-risk youth or commensurate experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Administer universal screening assessments as assigned.
• Work with school teams to implement action plans that will accelerate literacy and math achievement.
• Provide explicit and targeted intervention to students identified as at-risk.
• Maintain records of progress and support provided in a timely fashion.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and school information.
• Participate in school and district professional development activities.
• Develop effective communication and working relationships with students, school teams, and the district.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Other duties as requested by the Literacy Achievement Coordinator.

Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental Requirements

• The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Required periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 20 lbs. on an irregular basis.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and climb.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, interactions, and traffic flow associated within a highly populated office environment.