Itinerant Special Education Paraeducator — One-on-One Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs under the principal's direction. You assist with instruction, behavior management, and clerical tasks across general and specialized settings, potentially off-site, with a grade 15 entry and promotion to 16 after six months of probation and training hours.

Physical demands include bending, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds; outside duties and flexible scheduling are possible.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and instructional practices.
• Ability to implement instructional programs and monitor behavior.
• Patient, able to work with children and staff.
• Strong English reading/writing/speaking skills.
• Familiarity with SSPGS core competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraeducator support to students with IEPs and assist with learning activities.
• Support classroom management and implement instructional plans.
• Perform related clerical tasks to assist teachers and staff.
• Adapt to flexible scheduling and possible off-site activities.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

Communication

English proficiency

Assist with instruction

Google Workspace

MS Office

SSPGS core competencies

Special needs support

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Nine education credits

Two–four years structured setting experience

ParaPro assessment completed

Any education/experience combinations

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs under the principal's direction. You assist with instruction, behavior management, and clerical tasks across general and specialized settings, potentially off-site, with a grade 15 entry and promotion to 16 after six months of probation and training hours.

Physical demands include bending, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds; outside duties and flexible scheduling are possible.