Special Education Paraeducator I — Student Support & Growth

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, MD, invites applications for a Paraeducator Level I at Springbrook High School. The role supports students with IEPs, facilitating mastery of curriculum and alternate standards across general and specialized settings.

The position begins at grade 13 with a pathway to grade 14 after six months’ probation and required training hours. The candidate will join a team delivering instructional support, behavior monitoring, and clerical tasks to assist

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Nine college credits in education-related subjects recommended.
• One year of experience with students in structured settings preferred.
• Alternative education/experience combinations may be considered.
• Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score (455+) is required.
• No certificate/license required.

Responsibilities

• Promote student learning and well-being for students with IEPs.
• Assist with instructional programs and classroom management.
• Support students in general education classes and pull-out sessions.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

English communication

Google Workspace

MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring, MD, invites applications for a Paraeducator Level I at Springbrook High School. The role supports students with IEPs, facilitating mastery of curriculum and alternate standards across general and specialized settings.

The position begins at grade 13 with a pathway to grade 14 after six months’ probation and required training hours. The candidate will join a team delivering instructional support, behavior monitoring, and clerical tasks to assist