Special Education Paraeducator II - Itinerant Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Kensington (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Kensington seeks a Paraeducator Level II to support students with IEPs in Newport Mill MS. The role involves instructional and behavioral supports in general or specialized settings, with occasional off-site activities.

The position is 7 hours per day over 10 months, with a grade 15-16 progression after probation. Requires knowledge of child development, and proficiency with Google Workspace and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with students in structured educational settings preferred.
• ParaPro assessment minimum score required (455+).
• Ability to implement instructional programs and monitor behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEPs in classroom and instructional settings.
• Assist with activities off school grounds as needed.
• Provide behavioral and instructional supports to promote learning.
• Perform clerical tasks to support teachers and staff.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Instructional strategies

Communication skills

Classroom management

Google Workspace

MS Office

SSPGS core competencies

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

College coursework in education

ParaPro Assessment 455+

Two years related experience

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Kensington seeks a Paraeducator Level II to support students with IEPs in Newport Mill MS. The role involves instructional and behavioral supports in general or specialized settings, with occasional off-site activities.

The position is 7 hours per day over 10 months, with a grade 15-16 progression after probation. Requires knowledge of child development, and proficiency with Google Workspace and MS Office.