Paraeducator I: Empower Student Learning in Classrooms

Montgomery County Public Schools; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Bethesda is seeking a paraeducator to support students with IEPs across general education settings. You will assist with instructional activities, reinforce curriculum mastery, and provide classroom and clerical support. Requires Associate’s degree; a Bachelor’s is preferred, and ParaPro scoring 455+ is required. Position is part-time (60 hours bi-weekly) over 10 months.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Nine credit-hours in education-related coursework are preferred.
• Two years of experience in a structured educational setting is preferred.
• ParaPro assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of instructional program.
• Support students with IEPs and general education curriculum.
• Provide classroom management supports and related clerical tasks.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.
• Operate standard computer hardware and software (Google Workspace, MS Office).

Skills

Child development knowledge

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

Verbal and written communication

English literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Nine credit-hours in education-related courses

Two years or more experience in educational setting

ParaPro assessment score 455+

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Bethesda is seeking a paraeducator to support students with IEPs across general education settings. You will assist with instructional activities, reinforce curriculum mastery, and provide classroom and clerical support. Requires Associate’s degree; a Bachelor’s is preferred, and ParaPro scoring 455+ is required. Position is part-time (60 hours bi-weekly) over 10 months.