Part-Time Special Education Paraeducator: Student Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 3,359,000 - 5,052,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a School Instructional Support paraeducator at Forest Knolls Elementary School in Silver Spring. The role supports students with IEPs, assists with classroom instruction, behavior monitoring, and daily tasks to promote learning and well-being.

Part-time position with a 10-month schedule and day shift. Qualifications emphasize an associate degree (bachelor preferred), ability to work with diverse learners, knowledge of instructional strategies and basic tech

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• One year of experience with students in structured educational settings preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and support instructional goals.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

Communication skills

Reading/writing English

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Nine credit hours education coursework

Experience with students in educational settings

ParaPro or equivalent certification/assessment

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a School Instructional Support paraeducator at Forest Knolls Elementary School in Silver Spring. The role supports students with IEPs, assists with classroom instruction, behavior monitoring, and daily tasks to promote learning and well-being.

Part-time position with a 10-month schedule and day shift. Qualifications emphasize an associate degree (bachelor preferred), ability to work with diverse learners, knowledge of instructional strategies and basic tech