Paraeducator II: Student Support & Instruction

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator to support students with IEPs at Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School in Gaithersburg.

The role involves assisting with instruction, implementing behavior support, and performing clerical tasks to help teachers across classrooms and learning environments. Associate’s degree is required, with Bachelor's preferred, and eligibility to complete the ParaPro assessment is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of experience working with students in structured educational settings preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required or acceptable combinations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional activities and classroom management to support students with IEPs.
• Provide academic, behavioral, social, and emotional support as needed.
• Perform clerical tasks to assist teachers and staff across classrooms.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Instructional strategies

Managing student behavior

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Education

Associate's degree required

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 is seeking a paraeducator to support students with IEPs at Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School in Gaithersburg.

The role involves assisting with instruction, implementing behavior support, and performing clerical tasks to help teachers across classrooms and learning environments. Associate’s degree is required, with Bachelor's preferred, and eligibility to complete the ParaPro assessment is expected.