Part-Time Paraeducator, Special Education — Path to Grade 14

Montgomery County Public Schools; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator Level I for Clopper Mill Elementary School in Germantown. The role supports students with IEPs, assisting with instruction and behavior, in general education classrooms and small groups.

The position starts at grade 13, with potential promotion to grade 14 after six months’ probation and required training hours. Requires flexible scheduling and occasional overtime.”

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• College coursework should include nine credit-hours in education-related fields such as behavior management or instructional strategies.
• One year of experience with students in structured educational settings preferred.
• If education coursework is lacking, 2–4 years of related experience may be considered.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
• Provide instructional support in general and special education settings.
• Perform classroom management supports and related clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Communication

English reading/writing

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

48 college credits

ParaPro assessment 455+

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator Level I for Clopper Mill Elementary School in Germantown. The role supports students with IEPs, assisting with instruction and behavior, in general education classrooms and small groups.

The position starts at grade 13, with potential promotion to grade 14 after six months’ probation and required training hours. Requires flexible scheduling and occasional overtime.”