Paraeducator Level I — Flexible Scheduling & Growth Path

mcps; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator to assist in general education classrooms, promoting student learning and well-being and supporting diploma-bound students. The role focuses on facilitating mastery of grade-level curriculum and may involve small group reinforcement.

You will provide instructional and classroom management support, along with clerical tasks for teachers and staff. Title I designation and probationary progression to grade 14 after six months are noted in

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with either an associates or higher degree, 48 credits, or a passing ParaPro exam.
• Ability to assist with instructional programs and monitor student behavior.
• Effective communication in writing and speaking.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, MS Office, and web-based instructional tools.
• Flexibility to accommodate scheduling and location changes.

Responsibilities

• Promote student learning and well-being in general education settings.
• Provide instructional and classroom management support to teachers.
• Perform clerical tasks to assist staff.
• Support planned activities during teacher absences.

Skills

Student support

Instructional strategies

Behavior monitoring

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associates or higher degree

48 college credits

ParaPro exam

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator to assist in general education classrooms, promoting student learning and well-being and supporting diploma-bound students. The role focuses on facilitating mastery of grade-level curriculum and may involve small group reinforcement.

You will provide instructional and classroom management support, along with clerical tasks for teachers and staff. Title I designation and probationary progression to grade 14 after six months are noted in