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Paraeducator Transfer Process Overview

The transfer process will apply to regular and special education Paraeducators; ESOL, Title I, and Head Start Paraeducators; and instructional data assistants.  The transfer process occurs each spring to ensure placements for involuntary transfers and Paraeducators who will have their hours reduced for the next school year. 

The FY25 Staffing Calendar for Paraeducator positions outlines the important dates, times, and a schedule of transfer activities. The procedures reflect the SEIU Local 500 contract, page 42, Article 19, P.4.c. Principals will receive their staffing allocation on Thursday, February 15, and will notify Paraeducators who will be involuntarily transferred or who will have their hours reduced from February 15  through March 7.  Principals will also provide information about the involuntary Transfer meeting.

Principals will communicate changes to the Office of Human Resources by March 15 using the Paraeducator Involuntary Transfer/Hour Request form 447-6-Para.

Involuntary/Voluntary Transfer Meeting: 

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. conducted virtually.  This meeting is only for Paraeducators who have been involuntarily transferred or had a reduction in hours or paraeducators who would like to voluntarily transfer to a new school.

Involuntary Transfer Season: Starts on Thursday, February 15, and closes on Thursday, March 7, 2024.  “Paraeducators will be notified by their principals if they have changes in hours/programs or have been involuntary transferred”.  

Voluntary Transfer Season: Starts on Wednesday, March 20 and closes on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.  Both voluntary and involuntary candidates compete for positions during this time.  Principals will begin to make recommendations to the Department of Human Capital Management on candidates selected for positions.

Principals with para vacancies may select from the involuntary transfer list on Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Placements: Start on Monday, May 13 and close on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  Placement of involuntary transferred Paraeducators will be made at this time by the Office of Human Resources and Development.

Open Season for remaining vacancies: Paraeducators who wish to change locations and/or increase hours may apply as well as all other applicants interested in remaining vacancies posted on MCPS Careers on Wednesday, May 15, 2024