Empowering Special Education Paraeducator II

Montgomery County Public Schools; Wheaton (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator at John F. Kennedy High School in Wheaton to support students with IEPs.

The position is part-time at 0.875 FTE, about 70 hours every two weeks for 10 months, with a wage range of $24.38–$36.67 per hour based on years of service. The role involves instructional and classroom management support, potential off-site activities, and clerical tasks to assist teachers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Course work in education such as behavior management and instructional strategies.
• Experience with students in structured educational settings preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment score of 455 or higher required.
• Flexibility with scheduling and location changes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with IEP goals and learning activities.
• Provide instructional and classroom management support to teachers.
• Perform related clerical tasks to support staff.
• Support students with special needs and adapt materials as needed.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Patient demeanor

Communication

Education

Associate degree required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Nine credit-hours in education

48 college credits + 2 years experience

ParaPro 455+ score

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator at John F. Kennedy High School in Wheaton to support students with IEPs.

The position is part-time at 0.875 FTE, about 70 hours every two weeks for 10 months, with a wage range of $24.38–$36.67 per hour based on years of service. The role involves instructional and classroom management support, potential off-site activities, and clerical tasks to assist teachers.