Autism Program Paraeducator Level III | Special Ed

Montgomery County Public Schools; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator Level III for Woodfield Elementary School in Gaithersburg. The role focuses on Special Education in preschool and elementary autism programs, with 7 hours per day across 10 months.

The position starts at Grade 17 with potential promotion to Grade 18 after six months and required training hours. The ideal candidate will support student learning under the IEP, assist with personal care, and collaborate closely with teachers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred. College coursework in education or behavior management preferred.
• One year of experience with students in structured settings is preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment with qualifying score may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with IEP goals and academic tasks.
• Provide personal care and medical support as needed.
• Support students with behavioral, social, and emotional needs.
• Assist with activities off campus as required.
• Support instructors with classroom management and clerical tasks.

Skills

Child development

IEP support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Google Workspace

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

ParaPro assessment knowledge

Tools

MS Office

GSuite/Google Workspace

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator Level III for Woodfield Elementary School in Gaithersburg. The role focuses on Special Education in preschool and elementary autism programs, with 7 hours per day across 10 months.

The position starts at Grade 17 with potential promotion to Grade 18 after six months and required training hours. The ideal candidate will support student learning under the IEP, assist with personal care, and collaborate closely with teachers.