Special Ed Paraeducator I – Classroom 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 Level I at JoAnn Leleck Elementary School in Silver Spring to support students with disabilities under the direction of the special education teacher.

The role is at a Title I school with a 70-hour bi-weekly schedule across 10 months. Requires a 48 college credits with experience, associate degree, or ParaPro credentials; career growth from grade 13 to 14 upon probation and training hours.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• ParaPro assessment with a qualifying score of 455+ or higher is required
• Ability to accommodate flexible scheduling and possible location changes

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and classroom routines to support IEP goals
• Support students with disabilities in general and special education settings
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor behavior and progress
• Perform clerical tasks to support teachers and staff

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

English literacy

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

9 credit-hours related to education

48 college credits + 2 years experience

ParaPro exam score 455+

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator Level I at JoAnn Leleck Elementary School in Silver Spring to support students with disabilities under the direction of the special education teacher.

The role is at a Title I school with a 70-hour bi-weekly schedule across 10 months. Requires a 48 college credits with experience, associate degree, or ParaPro credentials; career growth from grade 13 to 14 upon probation and training hours.