Hybrid Paraeducator I & Lunch Hour Aide – Special Ed

Montgomery County Public Schools; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks a Combo Paraeducator Level I and Lunch Hour Aide for Special Education (7 hours/10 months) at Brown Station Elementary School. The position supports students with IEPs across general and special education settings, combines instructional support with lunch-hour duties, and starts at Grade 13 with potential promotion after probation.

The role requires flexibility, knowledge of classroom strategies, and the ability to work with children

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; 9 education credits related to education.
• 1 year of experience with students in structured settings preferred.
• ParaPro assessment or alternative qualifications acceptable.
• Candidates must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and location changes.
• Knowledge of classroom management and instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional activities and student learning according to IEP goals.
• Support general education and special education students in classroom and small groups.
• Assist with behavior management and routine clerical tasks.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to promote student well-being.
• Utilize standard tech tools such as Google Workspace.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Communication skills

English literacy

Google Workspace

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Nine education credits

48 college credits

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks a Combo Paraeducator Level I and Lunch Hour Aide for Special Education (7 hours/10 months) at Brown Station Elementary School. The position supports students with IEPs across general and special education settings, combines instructional support with lunch-hour duties, and starts at Grade 13 with potential promotion after probation.

The role requires flexibility, knowledge of classroom strategies, and the ability to work with children