Special Education Paraeducator III: Student Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Olney, MD seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs under the direction of the principal. You will assist with instruction, help manage behavior, and support personal care and medical needs; some activities may occur off school grounds.

The role begins at a grade 17 with promotion to grade 18 after six months of probation and required training hours. An associate degree is required, bachelor’s preferred, with coursework in education and relevant

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred; coursework in education such as behavior management.
• One year of experience with students in structured educational settings preferred.
• If no related education coursework, two to four years of experience with children in structured settings.
• ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score (455+) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with IEP-related goals and provide academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support.
• Attend to student personal care and medical needs as required.
• Provide instructional and classroom management support to teachers and staff.
• Work with students in various learning environments, including off-site activities as needed.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

Communication

English literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education coursework (9 credit hours)

ParaPro Certification

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Olney, MD seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs under the direction of the principal. You will assist with instruction, help manage behavior, and support personal care and medical needs; some activities may occur off school grounds.

The role begins at a grade 17 with promotion to grade 18 after six months of probation and required training hours. An associate degree is required, bachelor’s preferred, with coursework in education and relevant