Special Education Paraeducator I — Flexible, Impactful Support

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs under a principal’s direction. You will assist with instruction, manage small groups, and help create a positive learning environment across general and special education settings.

This part-time role (65 hours bi-weekly) is classified at grade 13-14 with potential promotion after six months of probation and required training. A two-year, education-focused background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Education coursework including behavior management/instructional strategies preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment with qualifying score (455+) required.
• Two years of structured educational experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and progress toward IEP goals.
• Support classroom management and student engagement.
• Perform clerical tasks to aid teachers and staff.
• Adapt to flexible scheduling and location changes as needed.

Skills

IEP support

Instructional support

Classroom management

Communication

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 in Silver Spring seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs under a principal’s direction. You will assist with instruction, manage small groups, and help create a positive learning environment across general and special education settings.

This part-time role (65 hours bi-weekly) is classified at grade 13-14 with potential promotion after six months of probation and required training. A two-year, education-focused background is preferred.