Impactful Special Education Paraeducator I (Combo)

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Gaithersburg is seeking an Immediate Combo Paraeducator Level I for Special Education (5hrs) plus LHA (1hr). This part-time position (60 hours bi-weekly) serves at Harriet Tubman Elementary School under Title I, requiring an Associate’s degree and 48 college credits or equivalent, with PARADEPRO scoring expectations.

The successful candidate will support students with IEPs, assist with instructional strategies, behavior management, and basic clerical tasks

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum 48 college credits and two years of related experience.
• ParaPro assessment with qualifying score (455+) required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEPs and instructional goals.
• Assist with classroom management and instructional tasks.
• Perform clerical duties to support teachers and staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Google Workspace

MS Office

Patience and classroom support

Education

Associate's degree

48 college credits

ParaPro assessment 455+

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Gaithersburg is seeking an Immediate Combo Paraeducator Level I for Special Education (5hrs) plus LHA (1hr). This part-time position (60 hours bi-weekly) serves at Harriet Tubman Elementary School under Title I, requiring an Associate’s degree and 48 college credits or equivalent, with PARADEPRO scoring expectations.

The successful candidate will support students with IEPs, assist with instructional strategies, behavior management, and basic clerical tasks