Itinerant Special Ed Paraeducator (Level 2) – Flexible

Montgomery County Public Schools; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator at Shady Grove Middle School in Gaithersburg to support students with IEPs. This 6-hour/day, 60 hours bi-weekly role is part-time for 10 months, with wage ranges tied to grades 15–16 by years of service.

New hires start at Grade 15 with potential promotion to Grade 16 after probation and required training hours; strong English communication and educational foundations are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience or coursework in education, behavior management, or related fields.
• Ability to read/write/speak English and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional activities and assist students with IEP goals.
• Assist with classroom management and behavior support.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to monitor student progress.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

English communication

Classroom support

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator at Shady Grove Middle School in Gaithersburg to support students with IEPs. This 6-hour/day, 60 hours bi-weekly role is part-time for 10 months, with wage ranges tied to grades 15–16 by years of service.

New hires start at Grade 15 with potential promotion to Grade 16 after probation and required training hours; strong English communication and educational foundations are essential.