Special Education Paraeducator II — Empower Students

mcps; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in North Bethesda, MD is seeking a paraeducator to support students with IEPs under the direction of the principal. The role involves assisting with instructional activities, managing behavior, and providing academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support in general and special education settings.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional programs, monitoring student progress, and performing clerical tasks to support staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to assignment and instructional goals.
• Ability to implement instructional programs and monitor behavior; communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn SSPGS core competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional activities and manage student behavior.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and families.
• Support students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs.
• Perform clerical tasks to support teachers and other staff.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Classroom management

Communication

English language

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Nine credit-hours in education-related coursework

One year of experience in structured educational setting

Forty-eight college credits and two years of related experience

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in North Bethesda, MD is seeking a paraeducator to support students with IEPs under the direction of the principal. The role involves assisting with instructional activities, managing behavior, and providing academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support in general and special education settings.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional programs, monitoring student progress, and performing clerical tasks to support staff.