Head Start Paraeducator II — Part-Time Combo & Lunch Aide

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools at Washington Grove Elementary School in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks an immediate Paraeducator Level II for Head Start and Lunch Hour Aide, 5 hours/10 months. Shift is 11:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m. with bus ride along required.

The wage range is $26.23–$40.17 per hour, with benefits per MCPS guidelines. The paraeducator works under the principal to promote school readiness for ages 3–5, supports instructional activities, and performs related clerical tasks to assist teachers

Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required; bachelor's preferred
• Minimum one year of experience with students in structured educational settings preferred
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Support instructional programs and classroom management
• Assist teachers and staff with classroom activities
• Perform related clerical tasks to support instruction
• Provide support for students with special needs

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Communication skills

English language

Google Workspace

MS Office

Classroom management

SSPGS knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education coursework (behavior management, instructional strategies)

48 college credits + experience

ParaPro Assessment score 455+

Tools

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools at Washington Grove Elementary School in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks an immediate Paraeducator Level II for Head Start and Lunch Hour Aide, 5 hours/10 months. Shift is 11:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m. with bus ride along required.

The wage range is $26.23–$40.17 per hour, with benefits per MCPS guidelines. The paraeducator works under the principal to promote school readiness for ages 3–5, supports instructional activities, and performs related clerical tasks to assist teachers