Special Education Paraeducator II – Itinerant Support (Split Shift)

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a Paraeducator Level II for Westover Elementary School. The role supports students with IEPs, assists with instructional activities, and may accompany students off school grounds.

The position is 0.750 FTE with a 60-hour bi-weekly schedule and an hourly wage range of $26.23 to $40.17, depending on years of service. Candidates should have an associate degree (bachelor preferred) and coursework-related education, plus 1–4 years of

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum nine credit-hours in education-related coursework; or 48 college credits plus two years of structured experience.
• Two years of experience in a structured educational setting acceptable.
• ParaPro assessment with a qualifying score (455+) required or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Promote student learning and well-being for students with IEPs.
• Provide instructional and classroom management support to teachers.
• Assist with activities off school grounds as needed.
• Support teachers and staff with clerical tasks and data entry.

Skills

IEP support

English proficiency

Classroom assistance

Communication skills

Instructional support

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Education coursework

ParaPro assessment/experience

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a Paraeducator Level II for Westover Elementary School. The role supports students with IEPs, assists with instructional activities, and may accompany students off school grounds.

The position is 0.750 FTE with a 60-hour bi-weekly schedule and an hourly wage range of $26.23 to $40.17, depending on years of service. Candidates should have an associate degree (bachelor preferred) and coursework-related education, plus 1–4 years of