Paraeducator II: Student Support & Classroom Facilitation

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs and assist classroom instruction at Gaithersburg Elementary School. This full-time position emphasizes student learning, behavior management, and clerical tasks to aid teachers and staff.

The role begins at Grade 15 with potential promotion to Grade 16 after six months of probation and required training hours. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Course work: at least nine credit-hours related to education such as behavior management or instructional strategies.
• One year of experience with students in structured educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEP goals and learning activities.
• Assist with implementing instructional programs and monitor student behavior.
• Provide clerical support and help teachers across classrooms.
• Adapt instruction to meet individual student needs and supports with supervision.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Nine credit-hours related to education

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs and assist classroom instruction at Gaithersburg Elementary School. This full-time position emphasizes student learning, behavior management, and clerical tasks to aid teachers and staff.

The role begins at Grade 15 with potential promotion to Grade 16 after six months of probation and required training hours. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.