Empowering Paraeducator - School Instructional Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs at Mill Creek Towne Elementary School in Gaithersburg. The role includes instructional support, behavior management, and clerical tasks, with opportunities for growth from grade 15 to grade 16 after six months and required training hours.

The position is part-time, with a 10-month schedule and daytime hours. Training, flexibility to relocate, and outside duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• College coursework in education-related topics encouraged.
• Experience with students in structured educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional programs and activities.
• Monitor and support student behavior and engagement.
• Support teachers and staff in classrooms and learning environments.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Student behavior monitoring

Patience

Communication

English literacy

Team collaboration

Technology literacy

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Education coursework in behavior/ instruction

ParaPro/related certification (if applicable)

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs at Mill Creek Towne Elementary School in Gaithersburg. The role includes instructional support, behavior management, and clerical tasks, with opportunities for growth from grade 15 to grade 16 after six months and required training hours.

The position is part-time, with a 10-month schedule and daytime hours. Training, flexibility to relocate, and outside duties may apply.