Paraeducator: Student Support & Behavior (Flexible)

Montgomery County Public Schools; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator Level I at Gaithersburg Elementary School. The role focuses on student support, behavior management, and instructional assistance within general education settings, with duties including data collection and implementing behavior plans.

The position emphasizes restorative practices, mindfulness, and re-engagement strategies to support learning, with a 6.5-hour daily schedule across 10 months, and potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 2–4 years of structured educational setting experience recommended.
• Paraeducator must meet education/experience combinations as listed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum.
• Implement Behavior plans and collect data.
• Respond to student support in classrooms using restorative practices and mindfulness.
• Support teachers and staff in classrooms and manage routine tasks.

Skills

Behavior management

Instructional strategies

English literacy

Google Workspace

MS Office

SSPGS (core competencies)

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator Level I at Gaithersburg Elementary School. The role focuses on student support, behavior management, and instructional assistance within general education settings, with duties including data collection and implementing behavior plans.

The position emphasizes restorative practices, mindfulness, and re-engagement strategies to support learning, with a 6.5-hour daily schedule across 10 months, and potential overtime as needed.