Special Ed Paraeducator II: Itinerant Student Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator to support students with IEPs under the direction of the principal. The role may involve activities off school grounds and requires assisting with academics, behavior, and daily classroom operations.

The position starts at grade 15-16 with potential promotion after six months of probation and training hours. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent bending and walking.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Course work should include education-related topics such as behavior management or instructional strategies.
• At least 48 college credits and two years of related structured experience are required.
• ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455+ may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with IEPs and support instructional activities.
• Provide behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support as needed.
• Assist with clerical tasks to support teachers and staff.
• Operate or support classroom learning environments, possibly off-site.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Communication skills

Google Workspace

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Nine college credit-hours related to education

48 college credits requirement

ParaPro Assessment completion

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator to support students with IEPs under the direction of the principal. The role may involve activities off school grounds and requires assisting with academics, behavior, and daily classroom operations.

The position starts at grade 15-16 with potential promotion after six months of probation and training hours. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent bending and walking.