Paraeducator & Lunch Hour Aide — Classroom Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator at Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School in Germantown.

The position supports diploma-bound students with grade-level instruction, classroom management, and related clerical tasks, under the principal's direction. The selected candidate will work part-time during the school day, with a 6-month probationary period and potential promotion to a higher grade.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with students in structured educational settings preferred.
• Alternative: 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting.
• ParaPro assessment with qualifying score of 455+ required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum.
• Provide instructional and classroom management support.
• Perform clerical tasks to support teachers and other staff.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

Student support

Communication

Technology familiarity

English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education coursework (9 credits)

ParaPro assessment (455+)

Experience with students

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator at Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School in Germantown.

The position supports diploma-bound students with grade-level instruction, classroom management, and related clerical tasks, under the principal's direction. The selected candidate will work part-time during the school day, with a 6-month probationary period and potential promotion to a higher grade.