Special Education Paraeducator I — Student Learning Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator in Gaithersburg to support students with IEPs and assist with instruction, classroom management, and related clerical tasks. The role emphasizes flexibility, strong communication, and ability to work with diverse learners.

Requirements include an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred) and coursework or experience in education, behavior management, and instructional strategies; ParaPro assessment may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience or coursework in education, behavior management, or instructional strategies.
• ParaPro assessment passing score may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction and facilitate student mastery of curriculum and IEP goals.
• Assist with classroom management and behavior monitoring.
• Provide clerical support to teachers and staff as needed.
• Adapt to flexible scheduling and different locations/programs.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Google Workspace

MS Office

SSPGS knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

ParaPro assessment (required)

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator in Gaithersburg to support students with IEPs and assist with instruction, classroom management, and related clerical tasks. The role emphasizes flexibility, strong communication, and ability to work with diverse learners.

Requirements include an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred) and coursework or experience in education, behavior management, and instructional strategies; ParaPro assessment may be required.