Paraeducator I: Instructional Support & Student Growth

Montgomery County Public Schools; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a part-time paraeducator to support students in general education settings, facilitating mastery of grade-level content and providing classroom management assistance.

The role requires a high school diploma with ESSA-compliant options (associates or higher degree, 48 college credits, or ParaPro). Knowledge of Google Workspace and MS Office is expected, with flexibility for scheduling and location changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional college credits or degree preferred.
• Associates or higher degree or 48 credits or ParaPro exam may satisfy ESSA requirements.
• Ability to implement instructional activities and adapt to students' needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing instructional programs.
• Support classroom management and student engagement.
• Provide accommodations and support for students with special needs.
• Perform related clerical tasks to support teachers and staff.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Instructional strategies

Behavior monitoring

Patient demeanor

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associates or higher degree

48 college credits

ParaPro certification/exit

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a part-time paraeducator to support students in general education settings, facilitating mastery of grade-level content and providing classroom management assistance.

The role requires a high school diploma with ESSA-compliant options (associates or higher degree, 48 college credits, or ParaPro). Knowledge of Google Workspace and MS Office is expected, with flexibility for scheduling and location changes.