Itinerant Special Ed Paraeducator: IEP Support

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Germantown seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs and assist with instructional activities. The role may involve off-site learning activities and a range of student support tasks throughout the school day.

New hires start at grade 15 with potential promotion after six months; flexible scheduling may be required. A strong emphasis on safety, classroom management, and collaboration with staff is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and instructional goals within MCPS.
• Ability to implement instructional programs and monitor behavior.
• Effective written and verbal communication; English literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional activities and classroom management.
• Support students with IEP-related needs and behavior strategies.
• Provide clerical support to teachers and staff as required.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Communication skills

Behavior management

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Nine credit-hours related to education

48 college credits + 2 years experience

SSPGS knowledge

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Germantown seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs and assist with instructional activities. The role may involve off-site learning activities and a range of student support tasks throughout the school day.

New hires start at grade 15 with potential promotion after six months; flexible scheduling may be required. A strong emphasis on safety, classroom management, and collaboration with staff is expected.