Part-Time Paraeducator: Special Education Support

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator at Galway Elementary School in Silver Spring to support students with IEPs and classroom needs. The role includes assisting with instructional delivery and behavior management within general and resource settings.

New hires start at grade 13 with promotion potential to grade 14 after six months of probation and required training hours. The schedule is part-time (65 hours bi-weekly) with a 6.5-hour shift and a 1-hour lunch/recess period.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred with related education coursework.
• Experience with students in structured educational settings preferred.
• Successful ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional program implementation and monitor student behavior.
• Provide classroom management support and clerical tasks for teachers.
• Support students with IEPs in general or resource settings.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Instructional program support

Behavior monitoring

Communication skills

English proficiency

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

SSPGS core competencies

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Nine credit-hours related to education

Experience with students in structured educational settings

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator at Galway Elementary School in Silver Spring to support students with IEPs and classroom needs. The role includes assisting with instructional delivery and behavior management within general and resource settings.

New hires start at grade 13 with promotion potential to grade 14 after six months of probation and required training hours. The schedule is part-time (65 hours bi-weekly) with a 6.5-hour shift and a 1-hour lunch/recess period.