Special Education Paraeducator I: Classroom Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator at Clarksburg High School to support students with IEPs, focusing on grade-level or alternate standards mastery. The role involves instructional support, classroom management, and occasional clerical tasks in general and specialized settings.

The position starts at grade 13 with potential promotion to grade 14 after six months and required training hours.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Education coursework in behavior management or instructional strategies is requested.
• Paraprofessional requirements include ParaPro assessment (455+) or equivalent.
• Experience in structured educational settings is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Promote student learning and well-being under the principal's direction.
• Support students with IEPs in general and special education settings.
• Provide instructional and classroom management support and related clerical tasks.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

Communication

Reading/writing English

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Nine credit-hours education coursework

ParaPro assessment 455+

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator at Clarksburg High School to support students with IEPs, focusing on grade-level or alternate standards mastery. The role involves instructional support, classroom management, and occasional clerical tasks in general and specialized settings.

The position starts at grade 13 with potential promotion to grade 14 after six months and required training hours.