Special Education Paraeducator: Classroom Support & IEP Help

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a part-time paraeducator at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown to support students with IEPs in both general and special education settings.

The role involves assisting with instructional activities, managing classroom behavior, and performing clerical tasks. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree; a Bachelor’s is preferred, and relevant coursework or experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• College coursework in education such as behavior management and instructional strategies is advantageous.
• Experience with students in educational settings is preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455+ is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of instructional programs and monitor student behavior.
• Support students with IEPs and alternate achievement standards.
• Provide classroom management and clerical support across various classrooms.
• Collaborate with teachers to support students in general and special education settings.
• Adapt activities to accommodate flexible scheduling and program changes.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Classroom management

Communication skills

Google Workspace

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Education coursework (behavior management, instructional strategies)

ParaPro Assessment 455+

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a part-time paraeducator at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown to support students with IEPs in both general and special education settings.

The role involves assisting with instructional activities, managing classroom behavior, and performing clerical tasks. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree; a Bachelor’s is preferred, and relevant coursework or experience is valued.