Part-Time Special Ed Paraeducator (Grade 1)

Montgomery County Public Schools; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to support a first grade class in the Elementary Learning Center. The position involves assisting with IEP-based activities, promoting student learning, and providing behavioral and instructional support within general and specialized settings.

The role includes off-site activity involvement as needed, with responsibilities spanning instructional support and clerical tasks to assist teachers.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Nine education credits related to education field.
• One year of experience working with students in structured educational settings preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455+ is required or any equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing instructional program and monitor student behavior.
• Support students with IEPs and various needs (academic, behavioral, social, emotional, physical).
• Facilitate student mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
• Provide clerical support to teachers and staff as needed.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Student behavior management

English communication

Special needs support

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

9 education credits

ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to support a first grade class in the Elementary Learning Center. The position involves assisting with IEP-based activities, promoting student learning, and providing behavioral and instructional support within general and specialized settings.

The role includes off-site activity involvement as needed, with responsibilities spanning instructional support and clerical tasks to assist teachers.