Impactful Special Ed Paraeducator – Itinerant (4h/10mo)

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools, Gaithersburg Middle School, is seeking an Immediate Paraeducator Level II for Special Education Itinerant support at Gaithersburg MS. The role runs 4 hours per day, 10 months, with wages of $26.23 to $40.17 per hour based on years of service.

The position requires experience with IEPs, instructional support, and the ability to assist students with various needs in general or specialized settings. Benefits information is provided via the linked document.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 48 college credits and two years in a structured educational setting.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455+.
• Ability to work with students with IEPs and diverse needs.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Promote student learning and well-being under the principal's direction.
• Assist with instructional activities for students with IEPs.
• Support behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs of students.
• Provide clerical support to teachers and staff.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Communication skills

English reading/writing/speaking

Behavior management

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

48 college credits

ParaPro Assessment (455+)

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools, Gaithersburg Middle School, is seeking an Immediate Paraeducator Level II for Special Education Itinerant support at Gaithersburg MS. The role runs 4 hours per day, 10 months, with wages of $26.23 to $40.17 per hour based on years of service.

The position requires experience with IEPs, instructional support, and the ability to assist students with various needs in general or specialized settings. Benefits information is provided via the linked document.